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RS-12
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
6. Rear Shock Absorber
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the strut cap of quarter trim.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Remove the nut and detach the rear stabilizer link.
4) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
5) Detach the rear lateral link.
6) Remove the nuts of the shock absorber mount.
7) Remove the shock absorber.
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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Attach so that the protrusion on the top of the
mount is pointed towards the front of the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for the tightening torque.
COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if nec-
essary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for disassembly procedure.
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for installation procedures.
E: INSPECTION
Refer to “Front Strut” for inspection procedures.
RS-00185
RS-00186
RS-00187
RS-00188
(1) Mount
(2) Protrusion por tion
(3) Front side of vehicle
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RS-13
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
•Before handling the shock absorber, be sure
to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil
and cutting powder.
•Do not disassemble the shock absorber or
place it into a fire.
•Drill a hole into shock absorbers in case of
discarding shock absorbers filled with gas.
1) Place the shock absorber on a level surface with
the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm
(1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 —
0.12 in) diameter.
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
RS-00135
(1)
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RS-14
Front Lateral Link
REAR SUSPENSION
7. Front Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the snap pin and nut.
3) Use a puller to detach the ball joint.
4) Scribe an alignment mark on the front lateral link
adjustment bolt and the rear sub frame.
5) Remove the adjusting bolt, and then remove the
front lateral link.
CAUTION:
When removing the adjusting bolt, loosen the
nut with the bolt head secured
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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Front lateral link to Sub frame
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Front lateral link to Rear axle housing.
27 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 20 ft-lb)
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Visually check the front lateral link for damage or
deformation.
D: DISASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press the bushing out.
STA 20099AE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
STB 20099AE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
E: ASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press-fit the bushing.
STA 20099AE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
STB 20099AE000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
CAUTION:
Make sure to press the bushing straight in.
(1) Snap pin
(2) Nut
RS-00189
(2)
(1)
RS-00190
RS-00191
RS-00192
ST-A
ST-B
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RS-15
Rear Lateral Link
REAR SUSPENSION
8. Rear Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the nut and detach the stabilizer link.
3) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
4) Remove the bolt to remove the rear lateral 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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Rear lateral link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Shock absorber
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44 ft-lb)
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Visually check the rear lateral link for damage and
deformation.
RS-00193
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RS-16
Rear Sub Frame
REAR SUSPENSION
9. Rear Sub Frame
A: REMOVAL
1) Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear ex-
haust pipe.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove the propeller shaft.
4) Remove the spare tire hoist.
REMOVAL, Spare Tire Hoist.>
5) Remove the rear parking brake cable from the
parking brake assembly.
AL, Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
6) Detach the brake hose, and remove the rear
brake caliper from the vehicle.
7) Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor con-
nector.
8) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
9) Support the sub frame using a jack.
10) Remove the front sub frame.
11) Remove the rear sub frame support.
12) Remove the rear sub frame.
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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for the tightening torque.
COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Bleed air from brake system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for wear, damage and
crack, and repair or replace them if faulty.
RS-00194
RS-00195
RS-00196
RS-00197
RS-00198
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RS-17
General Diagnostic Table
REAR SUSPENSION
10.General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3) Excessive shock in bumping
3. NOISE
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Permanent distortion or damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with proper parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with proper parts.
Po ss ibl e ca us e C or r e ct i ve a ct io n
(1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut or shock absorber component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp Replace.
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RS-18
General Diagnostic Table
REAR SUSPENSION
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TPM(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil etc.) from the tire pressure monitoring control module con-
nector when removing or installing.
NOTE:
To check harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake trouble spot or connector.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Check with the user regarding when the
warning light lit or started blinking.
2) Before performing diagnostics, check the
components which might mal-affect tire pres-
sure monitor system.
INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might
affect the tire pressure monitor
system normal?
Go to step 2.Repair or replace
each component.
2CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC).
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON and Subaru
Select Monitor to ON.
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor cannot be executed normally,
check the communication circuit.
TPM(diag)-11, COMMUNICATION FOR INI-
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
4) Read the DTC.
OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
1) Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”.
Ta b l e . >
2) Perform the clear memory mode.
TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
3) Perform the inspection mode.
TPM(diag)-17, Inspection Mode.>
4) Read the DTC.
READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Check the DTC is not displayed.
Does the tire pressure warn-
ing light illuminates for about 2
seconds and then foes off after
turning on the ignition switch,
and then go out?
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Check using
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure for TPM”
TPM(diag)-14,
WITHOUT DTC,
INSPECTION,
Subaru Select
Monitor.>
4PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
1) Refer to “List of Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).”
2) Correct the cause of trouble.
3) Perform the clear memory mode.
TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
4) Perform the drive test.
Drive the vehicle at a speed more than 40 km/h
(25 MPH) for at least 10 minutes.
5) Read the DTC.
READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Repeat steps 1 to
4 until DTC is not
shown.
Finish the diagno-
sis.