Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1934

REAR SUSPENSION
B: INSTALLATION
1) Tighten the self-locking nut used to secure strut
mount to vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Discard the loosened self-locking nut, and re-
place with a new one.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Tighten the bolts which secure rear strut to hous-
ing.
Tightening torque:
220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Discard the loosened self-locking nut, and re-
place with a new one.
3) Disc brake model:
Install the brake hose to lower side of strut, then in-
sert brake hose clip.
Drum brake model:
Connect the brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Insert the brake hose clip between brake hose and
lower side of strut.
CAUTION:
• Check that the hose clip is positioned proper-
ly.
• Check the brake hose for twisting, or exces-
sive tension.
• Do not subject the ABS sensor harness to ex-
cessive tension. (Model equipped with ABS)
4) Be sure to bleed air from the brake system.
5) Lower the vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
6) Sedan model:
Install the rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon model:
Install the strut cap to rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of rear strut, refer to procedures
outlined under front strut as a guide. <Ref. to FS-
20, DISASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly proce-
dures.
<Ref. to FS-21, ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
REAR STRUT
E: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection proce-
dures.
<Ref. to FS-22, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
F: DISPOSAL
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for disposal proce-
dures. <Ref. to FS-22, DISPOSAL, Front Strut.>
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