Link Upper - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

Rear Suspension

5. Link Upper

A: REMOVAL
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1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove
wheel.
2) Use transmission jack to support rear arm hori-
zontally.
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
3) Remove bolt securing link upper to sub frame.
4) Remove bolts which secure link upper to rear
arm and detach link upper.
LINK UPPER
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B4M1806C
B4M1875
B4M1857
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing
the following instructions.
CAUTION:
¼ Using transmission jack, support rear arm
horizontally, install link upper and tighten nuts
to specified torque.
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
¼ Tighten nut when installing adjusting bolt.
¼ Replace self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
Using ST, press bushing out of place.
ST 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
RS-14
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B4M1806C
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B4M1858A