Oil Leakage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- If a fluid leak is found, clean the fluid completely from the suspect area, and turn the steering wheel 30 to 40 times to the left and right from lock to lock, with the engine running, and check again for leaks immediately, and also after a few hours have passed.
- Cause and solution for oil leakage from "a"
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the valve assembly or oil seal with a new part.
- Cause and measure for oil leakage from "b".
The torsion bar O-ring is damaged. Replace the valve assembly with a new part.
- Cause and measure for oil leakage from "c".
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the oil seal with a new part.
- Cause and solution for oil leakage from "d".
The pipe is damaged. Replace the faulty pipe or O-ring.