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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
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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.
B: INSPECTION
Check removed parts for wear, damage and cracks, and
correct or replace if defective.
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C: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a
new one.
Always tighten nut (not adjusting bolt), when tight-
ening adjusting bolt.
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)
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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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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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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1. Suspension
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G4M0208
1. Wheels and Axles
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE
Tire size Rim sizeRim offset
mm (in)P.C.D.
mm (in)
2200 cc modelFront and RearL
BRIGHTON
POSTP185/70R14 87S 14×5 1/2JJ 55 (2.17)
100 (3.94) dia. LS P195/60R15 87H 15 x 6JJ 55 (2.17)
T-type tireFWD T125/70D15 15 x 4T 53 (2.09)
AWD T135/70D16 16 x 4T 50 (1.97)
2500 cc modelFront and RearLSi P195/60R15 87H 15 x 6JJ 55 (2.17)
GT P205/55R16 89H 16 x 6 1/2JJ 55 (2.17)
OUTBACK P205/70R15 95S 15 x 6JJ 55 (2.17)
T-type tireLSi
GTT135/70D16 16 x 4T 50 (1.97)
OUTBACK T135/80D16 16 x 4T 50 (1.97)
NOTE:“T-type”tire for temporary use is supplied as a spare tire.
2. TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tire sizeTire inflation pressure kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)
Light load Full load Trailler towing
Except OUTBACK modelP185/70R14 87S
P195/60R15 87H
P205/55R16 89HFt: 220 (2.2, 32)
Rr: 210 (2.1, 30)—
T125/70D15
T135/70D16420 (4.2, 60)—
OUTBACK modelP205/70R15 95SFt: 200 (2.0, 29)
Rr: 190 (1.9, 28)Ft: 200 (2.0, 29)
Rr: 220 (2.2, 32)
T135/80D16 420 (4.2, 60)—
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1. Wheels and Axles
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3. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Type of drive shaft
assemblySHAFT DOJ FTJ
No. of
identification
paddings on
shaftNo. of spline
teethNo. of spline
teeth
BJ87L+DOJ82RPC-
F1 (One) 25—
BJ87L+FTJ87 0 (None)—25
UFJ95+DOJ95 3 (Three) 25—
B4M0772B
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4-2SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Wheels and Axles