Suspension Ball Joint; Transverse Link’s Rear Bushing; Wheel Arch Height - Subaru 2001 LEGACY Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance Services
24. Suspension
A: INSPECTION

1. SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

1) Jack up vehicle until front wheels are off
ground.
2) Next, grasp bottom of tire and move it in and
out. If relative movement is observed between
brake disc cover and end of transverse link, ball
joint may be excessively worn.
3) Next, grasp end of transverse link and move it
up and down. Relative movement between hous-
ing and transverse link boss indicates ball joint
may be excessively worn.
4) If relative movement is observed in the imme-
diately preceding two steps, remove and inspect
ball joint. If free play exceeds standard, replace
ball joint. <Ref. to FS-14 Front Ball Joint.>
5) Damage of dust seal
Visually inspect ball joint dust seal. If it is damaged,
remove transverse link. <Ref. to FS-11 Front
Transverse Link.> And measure free play of ball
joint. <Ref. to FS-14 Front Ball Joint.>
(1) When looseness exceeds standard value,
replace ball joint.
(2) If the dust seal is damaged, replace with the
new ball joint.
NOTE:
When transverse link ball joint has been removed
or replaced, check toe-in of front wheel. If front
wheel toe-in is not at specified value, adjust toe-in.
<Ref. to FS-6 Wheel Alignment.>
SUSPENSION
SA07697
SA07697A10
SA07697A1001
GI0064A
GI0065A
2. TRANSVERSE LINK'S REAR BUSHING
SA07697A1002
Check oil leaks at around liquid-filled bushing. If oil
leaks, replace bushing.

3. WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT

1) Unload cargoes and set vehicle in curb weight
(empty) condition.
2) Then, check wheel arch height of front and rear
suspensions to ensure that they are within speci-
fied values.
3) When wheel arch height is out of standard,
visually inspect following components and replace
deformed parts.
¼ Suspension components [Front strut assembly
and rear shock absorber assembly]
¼ Body parts to which suspensions are installed.
4) When no components are deformed, adjust
wheel arch height by replacing coil spring in the
suspension whose wheel arch height is out of stan-
dard. <Ref. to FS-6 Wheel Alignment.> <Ref. to
RS-8 Wheel Alignment.>
PM-36
GI0066A
GI0067A
SA07697A1003