Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 782

SUSPENSION 4-1
Check the ground clearance by measuring between front end
Front Suspension Assembly
of transverse link attaching bolt and ground.
Fig.
28
Front ground
clearance
L4-1296
If ground clearance is out of the specified range in the above
table, replace the coil spring.
Rear Ground Clearance
Vehicle
Specified ground clearance
+10
18004WD
250_
20
mm
(9 84 +0.39. )
. -0.79
In
+10
27004WD
248_
20
mm
+0.39.
(9.76_
0
.
79
In)
Measure the ground clearance (from lowest point of cross·
member pipe to the ground).
Fig.
29
Rear ground
clearance
L4·180
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Apply parking brake.
3) Loosen front wheel nuts.
4) Jack up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks)
and remove front wheels.
5) Release parking brake.
6) Remove parking brake cable bracket from transverse link.
2i
,\
~
. Parking brake cable ____
bracket
Fig. 30
7) Disconnect parking brake cable end.
(1) Remove outer cable cI ip.
(2) Disconnect the cable end from the caliper lever.
Fig. 31
8) Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe at apron bracket.
a. Fit air bleeder cap onto brake pipe to prevent brake fluid
from pouring.
b. When removing or installing flare nut, use flare nut wrench
without fail.