Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 47

Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling shock absorbers, be sure to
wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and
cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the shock absorber or
place it into a fire.
• Drill a hole into shock absorbers in case of
discarding shock absorbers filled with gas.
1) Place the shock absorber on a level surface with
the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm
(1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to
0.12 in) diameter.
(1)
RS-00135
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
RS-17