Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2638

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. Ad-
just 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 )
(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)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
RS-00051
( 2 )
RS-00052
7) Install trunk mat. (Sedan model)
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly proce-
dures.
<Ref. to FS-18, ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
E: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection proce-
dures.
<Ref. to FS-19, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling shock absorber, be sure to
wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and/
or filings.
• Completely discharge the gas from the shock
absorber before disposal. Follow the disposal
procedure outlined below.
• Do not disassemble shock absorber or place
into a fire.
• Drill holes before disposing of shock absorb-
er.
1) Place shock absorber on a flat and level surface
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.
RS-17
REAR SUSPENSION
40 mm (1.57 in)
RS-00070