Subaru LEGACY 2001 Service Manual page 24

Rear Suspension
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.
Adjust 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) 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)
7) Install trunk mat. (Sedan model)
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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B4M1805
B4M1806B
RS-22
C: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of shock absorber, refer to proce-
dures outlined under front strut as a guide.
<Ref. to FS-16 DISASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
D: ASSEMBLY
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Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly pro-
cedures.
<Ref. to FS-17 ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
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