Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 784

SUSPENSION 4-1
1) Install strut mount to body.
Torque:
26 - 36
N·m
(2.7 - 3.7
kg-m,
20 - 27
ft·lb)
2) Align the spring pin holes of D.O.J. and differential
spindle, and insert D.O.J. to differential spindle.
Fig.
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3) Install leading rod to leading rod bracket according to the
following procedure.
(1) Install a bush to leading rod.
(2) Install leading rod to leading rod bracket, besides
install a bush, a plate and a self-lock nut.
(3) Tighten self-lock nut.
Torque:
78 - 98
N·m
(8.0 - 10.0
kg-m,
58 - 72
ft-Ib)
Self-lock nut should be replaced with new one whenever it is
removed.
4) Connect D.O.J. and differential spindle by driving spring
pin in.
a. Make sure that the holes are aligned before driving the
spring pin in.
b. When driving the spring pin in, always use new one.
5) Install transverse link temporarily to crossmember by
using bolt and self-lock nut.
6) Install tie-rod end ball joint to the housing knuckle arm.
Torque (Castle nut):
25 - 29
N'm
(2.5 - 3.0
kg-m,
18 - 22
ft-Ib)
After tightening the nut to the specified torque, adjust groove
on the nut and hole on the ball joint by retightening the nut
from 0 to 60 degrees.
7) Then install new cotter pin into the hole, and bend it
firmly.
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8) Connect stabilizer end bracket to transverse link.
Torque:
20 - 29
N·m
(2.0 - 3.0
kg-m,
14 - 22
ft-Ib)
9) Attach brake hose to apron bracket by using clip, and
then connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Torque:
13 - 18 N·m (1.3 - 1.8 kg-m, 9 - 13 ft·lb)
10) Install parking brake cable bracket to transverse link.
Torque (Bolt):
10 - 16
N·m
(1.0 - 1.6
kg-m,
7 - 12
ft-Ib)
11) Install parking brake outer cable by attaching outer cable
clip to brake caliper.
Install the parking brake cable end to the caliper lever.
12) Bleed air from brake system.
13) Install wheels.
Torque (wheel nut):
78 - 98 N'm (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-Ib)
14) Lower vehicle and tighten self-lock nut which installs
transverse link to crossmember.
Torque (self-lock nut):
59 - 69 N'm (6.0 -7.0 kg-m, 43 - 51 ft-Ib)
Front Strut Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Apply parking brake.
3) Loosen front wheel nuts.
4) Jack up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks)
and remove front wheels.
5) Release parking brake.
6) Disconnect brake hose from caliper body.
Use brake hose cap to prevent brake fluid from pouring.