Link Front - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

Rear Suspension

7. Link Front

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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 front to sub frame.
4) Remove bolts which secure link front to rear
arm and detach link front.
NOTE:
Link front bushing cannot be replaced alone.
Always replace link front and bushing as a single
unit.
LINK FRONT
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing
the following instructions.
CAUTION:
¼ Using transmission jack, support rear arm
horizontally, install link front and tighten nuts
to specified torque.
B4M1806C
(1)
(2)
¼ Install link front with protruded side facing
front.
B4M1848
(1)
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: INSPECTION
Visually check link front for damage or bends.
B4M1872
RS-18
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Rear arm
Transmission jack
Front
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B4M1806C
B4M1849B