1996 SUBARU LEGACY torque

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±14)
T2: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
1) Loosen rear wheel nuts.
2) Lift-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks)
and remove rear wheels.
3) Remove both rear parking brake clamp and A.B.S. sen-
sor harness. (A.B.S. equipped models.)
B4M0570A
4) Remove bolt which secure trailing link to trailing link
bracket.
5) Remove bolt which secure trailing link to rear housing.
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7. Rear Trailing Link

8. Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
B4M0644A
1Crossmember

2Adjusting bolt

3Stabilizer link

4Rear lateral link

5Bushing (C)

6Bushing (A)

7Front lateral link
8Bushing (B)

9Washer

10Cap (Protection)

11Bushing (D)

12Trailing link

13Self-locking nut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T2: 98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11)
T3: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
T4: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
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8. Lateral Link

9. Rear Strut
A: REMOVAL
B4M0199A
1Strut mount cap

2Self-locking nut

3Strut mount

4Rubber seat upper

5Dust cover
6Coil spring

7Helper

8Rubber seat lower

9Damper strut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T2: 59±10 (6.0±1.0, 43±7)
T3: 196
+39
10(20.0+4.0
1.0, 145+29
7)
B4M0200A
1) Depress brake pedal and secure it in that position using
a wooden block, etc.
2) Remove rear seat cushion and backrest. (Sedan)
B4M0201A
3) Remove strut cap of rear quarter trim. (Wagon)
4) Loosen rear wheel nuts.
5) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid
racks) and remove rear wheels.
6) Remove brake hose clip.
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9. Rear Strut

E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to
vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque:
20±6 N⋅m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196
+39
10N⋅m (20.0+4.0
1.0kg-m, 145+29
7ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
4) Models with rear disc brakes:
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
Models with rear drum brakes:
Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15
+3
2N⋅m (1.5+0.3
0.2kg-m, 10.8+2.2
1.4ft-lb)
5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower
side of strut.
CAUTION:

Check that hose clip is positioned properly.

Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.

Models equipped with A.B.S.:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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9. Rear Strut

10. Rear Crossmember (FWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
G4M0541
1Crossmember

2Adjusting bolt

3Adjusting wheel

4Stabilizer link

5Rear lateral link
6Self-locking nut

7Front lateral link

8Washer

9Cap (Protection)
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T2: 127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T3: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
G4M0542
1) Disconnect lateral links from housing.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove heat-shield cover.
4) Remove four bolts securing crossmember to body.
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10. Rear Crossmember (FWD Model)

11. Rear Crossmember (AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
B4M0572A
1Crossmember

2Floating bushing

3Adjusting bolt

4Stopper

5Stabilizer link

6Rear lateral link

7Front lateral link
8Washer

9Cap (Protection)

10Trailing link

11Self-locking nut

12Crossmember reinforcement
lower (Sedan model only)
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25±7 (2.5±0.7, 18.1±5.1)
T2: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T3: 98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11)
T4: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
T5: 127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T6: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
CAUTION:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion. (A.B.S. equipped models.)
1) Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower.
(Sedan model only)
4) Remove rear differential.
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11. Rear Crossmember (AWD Model)

G4M0544
5) Place transmission jack under rear crossmember.
G4M0545
6) Remove bolts securing crossmember to vehicle body,
and remove crossmember.
7) Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link cam bolt
and crossmember.
8) Remove four bolts securing front and rear lateral links
to crossmember by loosening nuts.
B: INSPECTION
Check removed parts for damage and cracks, and correct
or replace if defective.
C: INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal.
2) For installation and tightening torque of rear differential,
refer to 3-4 [W2F0].
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full
contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight
condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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11. Rear Crossmember (AWD Model)

1. Suspension
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER
WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Permanent distortion or breakage of coil spring Replace.
(2) Unsmooth operation of damper strut Replace.
(3) Installation of wrong strut Replace with proper parts.
(4) Installation of wrong coil spring Replace with proper parts.
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of vehicle continues too long after running over
bump and/or hump.
3) Large shock in bumping
Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Breakage of coil spring Replace.
(2) Over-inflation pressure of tire Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of
damper strutReplace with proper parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly Replace.
(9) Oil leakage of damper strut Replace.
3. NOISE
Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of suspension link installing bolt and/or nut Retighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of
damper strutReplace with proper parts.
(5) Breakage of coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of stabilizer clamp Replace.
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4-1DIAGNOSTICS
1. Suspension