1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual D: ASSEMBLY
1) Before installing coil spring, strut mount, etc., on the
strut, check for the presence of air in the dampening force
generating mechanism of the strut since air prevents
proper dampenin

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0511
7) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install rubber seat
and spring seat.
NOTE:
Ensure that upper spring seat is positioned with“OUT”
mark facing outward.
8) Install strut mount to the

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 5. Front Stabilizer
A: REMOVAL
G4M0514
1Front crossmember

2Transverse link

3Jack-up plate

4Stabilizer link

5Front stabilizer

6Self-locking nut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0516
3) Remove bolts which secure stabilizer link to front trans-
verse link.
4) Remove jack-up plate from lower part of crossmember.
B: INSPECTION
1) Check bushing for cracks, fatigue or damage.
2

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0520
6. Front Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Loosen front wheel nuts.
3) Lift-up vehicle, and remove front tires and wheels.
4) Remove both stabilizer and jack-u

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 7. Rear Trailing Link
A: REMOVAL
B4M0569A
1Trailing link

2Front bushing

3Rear bushing

4Bracket

5Housing

6Self-locking nut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 98±20 (10.0±2.0, 72±1

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0524
B: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using ST, press front bushing out of place.
ST 927720000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
G4M0525
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Remove housing. Refer to“4-2 WHEELS AND AXLES”
f

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual D: ASSEMBLY
To assemble, reverse above disassembly procedures.
B4M0226A
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using ST, press bushing into trailing link.
ST 927720000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
CAUTION:
When installing bushi