Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 20

SUB FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
3. Sub Frame
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Remove the bolt cover.
4) Remove the clip.
5 ) Remove the sub frame.
NOTE:
Loosen bolt (1) and leave a few threads caught,
then remove the bolts in the order of
(2),
(3),
(4),
(5),
and
(6).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Replace the M12 bolt with a new one.
Tightening torque:
T1: 34 N-m (3.5 kgf-my 25 ft-16)
T2: 55 N-m (5.6 kgf-my 41 ft-16)
T3: 71 N-m (7.2 kgf-my 52 ft-16)
(1) M8 bolt
(2) M12 bolt
(3) MlO bolt
C: INSPECTION
Check that there is no damage and distortion at the
sub frame.
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