Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Removal
The content of this article reflects Manual update # 05-43-09 dated 03/24/09
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you that the front strut hardware has been changed along with the torque specification of the self-locking
nut.
The new hardware was used in production as follows.
Forester VIN# 9*700163 December, 2007
Impreza Sedan VIN# 8*522466 December, 2007
Impreza Wagon VIN# 8*822908 December, 2007
Impreza STI VIN# 8*8822909 December, 2007
Legacy/Outback Sedan VIN# 8*224733 February, 2008
Legacy/Outback Wagon VIN# 8*357983 February, 2008
Tribeca VIN# 84419152 February, 2008
Parts information and torque specification.
Forester/Impreza new self lock nut* part# ............................................................................................. 902380008 155N-m (15.8 kgf-m, 114 ft-lb)
Forester/ Impreza Bolts Part# s ...................................................................................................................... 901660038 901000334 must be used.
Legacy/Outback new self lock nut* part# .............................................................................................. 902330007 155N-m (15.8 kgf-m, 114 ft-lb)
Tribeca new self lock nut* part# ......................................................................................................... 9022330007 155N-m (15.8 kgf-m, 114 ft-lb)
* NOTE The self lock nut is one time use only.
Front Strut
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
3) Disconnect the front vehicle height sensor connector (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
4) Remove the front vehicle height sensor (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
