Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
6) After tightening the castle nut to specified torque, tighten it further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut, and then bend the
cotter pin to lock.
7) Install the front stabilizer to vehicle.
8) Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.
9) Install the sub frame.
10) Install the undercover.
11) Align the center of roll connector.
12) Install the steering wheel.
13) Install the tires.
14) Tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (9.1 kgf-m, 65.8 ft. lbs.)
15) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
16) Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air.
17) Check for fluid leaks.
18) Install the jack-up plate.
19) Lower the vehicle.
20) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
21) After adjusting the toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque: 83 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: When adjusting the toe-in, hold boot as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If twisted, straighten it.
