Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: General Description: Caution

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When performing service operation, refer to "Repair Contents" in "General Description". Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS .
When performing any work, always wear work clothes, a work cap and protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary.
When disposing of strut COMPL front, be sure to bleed the oil or gas out completely. Also, do not expose to flames or fire.
When performing a repair, identify the cause of trouble and avoid unnecessary removal, disassembly and replacement.
Use SUBARU genuine grease, the recommended or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
Do not secure a part in a vise directly. Place cushioning materials such as wood blocks, aluminum plates, or waste cloth between the part and the vise.
Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Always use the jack-up point when the shop jacks or rigid racks are used to support the vehicle.
When the suspension-related components have been removed, installed or replaced, or when the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts. Other parts should be replaced with new parts as required.
When handling oil or fuel, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.
- Be careful with fire.
- Prepare a container to catch grease or oil, etc. If any grease or oil spills, wipe it off and clean immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside.
- Follow all government and local regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.
Be sure that the surface of brake disc and brake pad is free from grease or oil.
Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
When replacing the parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
Some vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.