Impreza GT F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Front Crossmember
REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
4) Remove the front stabilizer.
5) Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove the front arm.
7) Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.
8) Remove the steering universal joint.
9) Disconnect the power steering hose from steering gearbox.
10) Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using a chain block.
11) Support the crossmember with a jack, remove the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then gradually lower the crossmember with steering
gearbox as a unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward, be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere with drive shaft boot.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to COMPONENT. See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Diagrams/Front Suspension
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Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
Tightening torque:
Crossmember to Body:
95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 N-m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Front arm to Crossmember:
95 N-m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)