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GarageXTi Hood Strut Install |
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Written by Ben Broughton
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Saturday, 15 March 2008 |
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NOTE: You can start at either end, but it might be easier to begin on the passenger side just in case the prop rod needs to be re-inserted.
First start by taking out the top hood bolt with your 12mm socket. This bolt is pretty stubborn since it seems as though Subaru painted the underside of the hood with the bolt in place.
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Next, remove the center fender bolt with the 10mm socket. This bolt might be a little pesky too.
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The above two shots show how the threads for both the hood and the fender are countersunk. You can also see (particularly on the fender hole) how the threads can be partially hidden due to misalignment of the fender or hood hinge. It is not uncommon for these items to be misaligned, so make sure that all of the threads are exposed before continuing in order to prevent cross-threading or damaging the bolts’ threads.
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Now onto the struts. The struts have pre-greased ball studs that have already been installed. You’ll also notice that a retainer clip has been pre-installed as well. This clip is there as an extra precaution so that the ball stud doesn’t unseat from the socket. The ball stud is locked in place internally with a circlip that is good for about 12 ft/lbs. Technically, the external clips aren’t mandatory, but I recommend leaving them installed.
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