1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
1.0—4.9 N·m {11—49 kgf·cm, 9—43 in·lbf}
Pull scale reading [10—49 N {1.1—4.9 kgf, 3—10 lbf}]
Front Suspension
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationMaking a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the name of a person (voice tag) whose
phone number has been registered in
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free in advance. Refer
to Phonebook registration.
Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Call”
Prom ...
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
LCA functions
In the Subaru Solterra, the Lane Change Assist (LCA) system works in conjunction
with Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) to support smoother and more controlled lane changes.
By applying subtle steering inputs, the Subaru Solterra helps guide the vehicle
into the adjacent lane when condi ...
Rear Drain Hose Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming w ...