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RS-4
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
2. SHOCK ABSORBER
C: CAUTION
Please understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid
any injury to the person performing the work or persons in the area.
1. OPERATION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to
flames or fire.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, in-
stallation, disassembly and replacement.
•Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or from
other manufacturers.
•Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth
between the part and the vise.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent unexpected accidents.
•Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe
it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
•Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.
(1) Mount (5) Shock absorberTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Upper rubber sheet (6) Self–locking nutT1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
(3) Dust cover T2: 35 (3.6, 26)
(4) Coil spring T3: 120 (12.2, 89)
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RS-5
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
20099AE000 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing the front lateral link bushing.
20099PA010 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.
20099AE040 INSTALLER &
REMOVER SET
Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.
20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT
SOCKET
Used for removing and installing shock mount.
ST20099AE000
ST20099PA010
ST20099AE040
ST20399AG000
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RS-6
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
2. GENERAL TOOL
28099PA090 OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
•Used for installing the rear drive shaft to the
rear differential.
•For oil seal protection
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Alignment tester Used for measuring wheel alignment.
To e – i n g a u g e U s e d f o r t o e – i n m e a s u r e m e n t .
Jack Used for removing and installing suspension.
Bearing puller Used for removing bushings.
Coil spring compressor Used for disassembling and assembling shock absorber.
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST28099PA090
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RS-7
Wheel Alignment
REAR SUSPENSION
2. Wheel Alignment
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel align-
ment at a time. Refer to the section “FS” for mea-
surement and adjustment of wheel alignment.
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RS-8
Rear Stabilizer
REAR SUSPENSION
3. Rear Stabilizer
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the stabilizer link.
3) Remove the stabilizer link.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•Use a new flange nut (with WAX).
•Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state
where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels
are in full contact with the ground.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Stabilizer link
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44 ft-lb)
Stabilizer clamp
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the bushing for cracks, fatigue or dam-
age.
2) Check the stabilizer link for damage.
RS-00178
RS-00179
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RS-9
Rear Trailing Link
REAR SUSPENSION
4. Rear Trailing Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the bracket, and remove the parking
brake cable from the guide.
3) Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor harness
from the trailing link.
4) Remove the trailing link.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
•Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state
where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels
are in full contact with the ground.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Trailing link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Parking Brake Cable bracket
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
Using the ST and a pipe, press the bushing out.
ST 20099PA010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
(1) Guide
RS-00180
(1)
RS-00181
(1) 39 mm dia., 50 mm long pipe
(2) Trailing link
RS-00182
ST
(2)
(1)
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RS-10
Rear Trailing Link
REAR SUSPENSION
D: ASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press-fit the bushing.
STA 20099AE040 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
STB 20099PA010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
CAUTION:
Make sure to press the bushing straight in.
E: INSPECTION
Check the trailing link for bending, corrosion or
damage.
RS-00183
ST-B
ST-A
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RS-11
Upper Arm
REAR SUSPENSION
5. Upper Arm
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the upper
arm.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•Use a new self-locking nut.
•Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state
where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels
are in full contact with the ground.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if nec-
essary.
Tightening torque:
Upper arm to Rear sub frame
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 111 ft-lb)
Upper arm to Rear housing
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the upper arm for damage and
deformation.
2) Visually check the bushing for crack, damage
and fatigue.
RS-00184