Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 773

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
23.Suspension
A: INSPECTION
1. SUSPENSION BALL JOINT
1) Jack-up the vehicle until front wheels are off
ground.
2) Next, grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and
out. If relative movement is observed between the
brake disc cover and end of transverse link, ball
joint may be excessively worn.
3) Next, grasp the end of transverse link and move
it up and down. Relative movement between the
housing and transverse link boss indicates ball joint
may be excessively worn.
4) If relative movement is observed in the immedi-
ately preceding two steps, remove and inspect the
ball joint. If free play exceeds standard, replace the
ball joint. <Ref. to FS-18, Front Ball Joint.>
SUSPENSION
5) Damage of dust seal
Visually inspect the ball joint dust seal. If it is dam-
aged, remove the transverse link. <Ref. to FS-16,
Front Transverse Link.> And measure free play of
ball joint. <Ref. to FS-18, Front Ball Joint.>
(1) When looseness exceeds standard value,
replace the ball joint.
(2) If the dust seal is damaged, replace with the
new ball joint.
NOTE:
When the transverse link ball joint has been re-
moved or replaced, check the toe-in of front wheel.
If the front wheel toe-in is not at specified value, ad-
just the toe-in. <Ref. to FS-8, Wheel Alignment.>
2. TRANSVERSE LINK'S REAR BUSHING
Check oil leaks at around liquid-filled bushing. If oil
leaks, replace the bushing.
GI0064A
GI0065A
PM-36
GI0066A
GI0067A