Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 36

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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REAR SUSPENSION
C: CAUTION
Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera-
tion.
Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust or dirt.
Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the equiv-
alent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another
grade or from other manufacturers.
Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
Place shop jacks or safety stands at the specified
points.
Apply grease onto sliding or revolution surfaces
before installation.
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Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply suf-
ficient amount of grease to avoid damage and de-
formation.
Before securing a part on a vice, place cushion-
ing material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate,
or shop cloth between the part and the vice.
Before disposing shock absorbers, be sure to
bleed gas completely. Also, do not throw away in
fire.
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