Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 26

Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling struts, be sure to wear gog-
gles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting
powder.
• Do not disassemble the strut damper or place
into a fire.
• Drill a hole into struts in case of discarding
struts filled with gas.
1) Place the strut on a level surface with the piston
rod fully expanded.
2) Using a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) dia. drill,
make holes in areas shown in the figure.
(1)
FS-00047
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
FS-25