Subaru S209 2019 Service Manual page 147

8) Remove the nuts on the upper side of rear shock absorber assembly.
9) Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in
full contact with the ground.
1) Install the rear shock absorber assembly.
(1) Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and place the rear shock absorber assembly inside.
(2) Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and install the upper side of rear shock absorber assembly.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
(3) Install the bolts on the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.
(4) Install the lateral link assembly - rear and the stabilizer link.
Rear Shock Absorber
RS-19
REAR SUSPENSION
RS-00408