Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2639

REAR SUSPENSION
7. Link Front
A: REMOVAL
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove
wheel.
2) Use transmission jack to support rear arm hori-
zontally.
( 1 )
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
3) Remove bolt securing link front to sub frame.
4) Remove bolts which secure link front to rear arm
and detach link front.
NOTE:
Link front bushing cannot be replaced alone. Al-
ways replace link front and bushing as a single unit.
LINK FRONT
( 2 )
RS-00052
RS-00072
RS-00073
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing
the following instructions.
CAUTION:
• Using transmission jack, support rear arm
horizontally, install link front and tighten nuts
to specified torque.
( 1 )
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
• Install link front with protruded side facing
front.
(1) Front
• Replace self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Visually check link front for damage or bends.
RS-18
( 2 )
( 1 )
RS-00052
RS-00075