1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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 (Protect

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G4M0529
1. FWD MODEL
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove stabilizer link from rear lateral link.
4) Scribe an aligning mark on ad

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G4M0531
B: DISASSEMBLY
Using ST, press bushing out of place.
NOTE:
Using the following table as a guide, verify the type of
bushings.
Select ST according to the type of bushings used.
BushingST: INS

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G4M0533
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Using ST, press bushing into place.
CAUTION:
Select ST according to the type of bushings used.
NOTE:
Use the same ST as that used during disassembly.
If it is difficult to pre

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B4M0197A
2) Press ST plunger until bushing flange protrudes beyond
lateral link.
NOTE:
Use the same ST as that used during disassembly.
B4M0198A
3) Turn lateral link upside down. Press ST plunger in t

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual E: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedures, reading the follow-
ing instructions.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in
full contact with the ground and vehicle is at

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G4M0538
7) Models equipped with rear disc brakes:
Remove union bolt from brake caliper.
8) Models equipped with rear drum brakes:
Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe from strut, and
disconnect brake