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/InstallationPID/Data Monitor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “RCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify th ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the shift lever.
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the console..
f. Detach the clip as shown in the figure. ...
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint system in your Subaru Solterra,
it is essential to carefully review all safety precautions, understand the different
types of restraint systems available, and follow the correct installation procedures
outlined in this manual.
Whenever traveling with a youn ...