Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2162

REAR SUSPENSION
5. Rear Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion and backrest.
(Sedan model)
2) Remove the strut cap of quarter trim. (Wagon
model)
3) Loosen the rear wheel nuts.
4) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove rear wheels.
5) Remove the brake hose clip, and then remove
the brake hose from rear strut.
(1) Brake hose clip
(2) Brake hose
6) Remove the bolts which secure the rear strut to
housing.
7) Remove the nuts securing strut mount to body.
REAR STRUT
B: INSTALLATION
1) Secure the strut mount to vehicle body using a
new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Secure the rear strut to housing using a new
self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
200 N·m (20.0 kgf-m, 145 ft-lb)
3) Install the brake hose to lower side of strut, then
insert the brake hose clip.
CAUTION:
• Check the hose clip is positioned properly.
• Check the brake hose for twisting, or exces-
sive tension.
• Do not subject the ABS wheel speed sensor
harness to excessive tension.
4) Lower the vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
RS-00021
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
5) Install the rear seat backrest and rear seat cush-
ion. (Sedan model)
6) Install the strut cap to rear quarter trim. (Wagon
model)
NOTE:
Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of rear strut, refer to procedures
outlined under front strut as a guide. <Ref. to FS-
21, DISASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly proce-
dures. <Ref. to FS-21, ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
E: INSPECTION
RS-00022
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection proce-
dures. <Ref. to FS-22, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
F: DISPOSAL
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for disposal proce-
dures. <Ref. to FS-23, DISPOSAL, Front Strut.>
RS-16