Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 1952

B: INSTALLATION
1) Use a jack to support the shock absorber.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure shock
absorber to vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)
3) Place jack (furnished with vehicle) upside down
and position it between link rear and sub frame.
Adjust jack position so rear shock absorber is
aligned with rear arm at their corresponding holes.
Install lower shock absorber bolts.
CAUTION:
Put a cloth between jack and its mating area to
protect link rear and sub frame from scratches.
4) Using transmission jack, support rear arm hori-
zontally and tighten shock absorber nuts and bolts
to specified torque.
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
Tightening torque:
160 N·m (16.3 kgf-m, 118 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
5) Install floor mat. (Wagon model)
6) Set trunk side trim. (Sedan model)
7) Install trunk mat. (Sedan model)
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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B4M1805
B4M1806C
RS-17
C: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of shock absorber, refer to proce-
dures outlined under front strut as a guide.
<Ref. to FS-18, DISASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
D: ASSEMBLY
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Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly pro-
cedures.
<Ref. to FS-19, ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
E: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection pro-
cedures.
<Ref. to FS-20, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
F: DISPOSAL
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CAUTION:
¼ Before handling shock absorber, be sure to
wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil
and/or filings.
¼ Completely discharge the gas from the
shock absorber before disposal. Follow the
disposal procedure outlined below.
¼ Do not disassemble shock absorber or place
into a fire.
¼ Drill holes before disposing of shock
absorber.
1) Place shock absorber on a flat and level sur-
face with piston rod fully extended.
2) Using a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) dia. drill, drill
30 mm (1.18 in) deep holes in areas shown in the
figure.
Rear Suspension
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B4M1864B