Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2223

REAR SUSPENSION
8. Rear Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer
link.
3) Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
4) Remove the bolt, and remove rear lateral link.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
• Always tighten the bushing in the state where
the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are
in full contact with the ground.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Rear lateral link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Shock absorber
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press the bushing out.
ST A 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
ST B 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
Rear Lateral Link
RS-00263
ST-A
ST-B
RS-00083
D: ASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press-fit the bushing.
ST A 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
ST B 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
E: INSPECTION
Visually check the rear lateral link for damage and
deformation.
RS-16
ST-A
ST-B
RS-00083