Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1939

7. Rear Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not subject the ABS sensor harness to ex-
cessive tension. (Models equipped with ABS)
1) Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear ex-
haust pipe.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove the rear differential.
T-type
<Ref. to DI-25, REMOVAL, Rear Differential for T-
type.>
VA-type
<Ref. to DI-41, REMOVAL, Rear Differential for
VA-type.>
4) Place the transmission
crossmember.
5) Remove the bolts securing crossmember to ve-
hicle body, and then remove the crossmember.
6) Scribe an alignment mark on the rear lateral link
cam bolt and crossmember.
7) Remove the front and rear lateral links by loos-
ening nuts.
REAR CROSSMEMBER
jack under rear
G4M0544
G4M0545
RS-21
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Discard the loosened self-locking nut and re-
place it with a new one.
• Always tighten the nut (not adjusting bolt),
when tightening adjusting bolt.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) For installation and tightening torque of rear dif-
ferential;
T-type
<Ref. to DI-26, INSTALLATION, Rear Differential
for T-type.>
VA-type
<Ref. to DI-42, INSTALLATION, Rear Differential
for VA-type.>
3) Always tighten the rubber bushing when wheels
are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is
curb weight.
NOTE:
Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for wear, damage and
cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
REAR SUSPENSION