Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
12) Disconnect the lower pipe C from gear box first, and upper pipe D second.
13) Remove the clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember, and then remove the gearbox.
INSTALLATION
1) Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage the gearbox boot.
2) Tighten the gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 59 Nm (6.0 kgf-m, 43.4 ft. lbs.)
3) Connect the pipe D first to gear box, and pipe C second.
Tightening torque:
T: 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft. lbs.)
4) Install the universal joint.
5) Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut.
Castle nut tightening torque: 27 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.