Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 2614

5. Rear Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Depress the brake pedal and secure it in that po-
sition using a wooden block, etc. (Drum brake only)
2) Remove the rear seat cushion and backrest.
(Sedan model)
3) Remove the strut cap of quarter trim. (Wagon
model)
4) Loosen the rear wheel nuts.
5) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with safety stands
(rigid racks) and remove rear wheels.
6) Drum brake models:
Remove the brake hose clip.
Disconnect the brake hose from brake pipe from
strut, and then disconnect the brake pipe from
drum brake.
7) Disc brake models:
Remove the brake hose clip, and then remove the
brake hose from rear strut.
(1) Brake hose clip
(2) Brake hose
REAR STRUT
8) Remove the bolts which secure rear strut to
housing.
9) Remove the nuts securing strut mount to body.
G4M0399
SU0019
RS-15
REAR SUSPENSION
H4M1070