Subaru LEGACY 2001 Service Manual page 25

E: INSPECTION
1) Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection
procedures. <Ref. to FS-18 INSPECTION, Front
Strut.>
2) If vehicle is equipped
suspension, check the following.
No.
1 CHECK WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT.
1) Remove all cargo from the vehicle.
2) Fill gasoline tank completely.
3) Drive vehicle (only the driver aboard) for at
least 1 km (0.6 mile).
4) Measure the rear wheel arch height. This is
value "A" in the equation. <Ref. to RS-9,
WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT, INSPECTION, Wheel
Alignment.>
5) Put 4 people in the vehicle.
NOTE:
The total weight of the 4 people should be
approximately 300 kg (662 lb).
6) Drive the vehicle for at least 5 km (3
miles).
7) Stop the vehicle. With the 4 people in the
vehicle, measure the rear wheel arch height.
This value is "B" in the equation.
2 CHECK WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT.
1) Let the 4 people get off of the vehicle.
2) Drive the vehicle (only the driver aboard)
for at least 1 km (0.6 mile).
3) Measure the rear wheel arch height. This is
value "C" in the equation.
4) A − C = D
3 CHECK WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
S201104A10
with self-leveling
Step Check
Is B between 411 mm
(16.18 in) and 391 mm
(15.39 in)?
Is D less than ±10 mm
(±0.39 in)?
Is C between 433 mm
(17.05 in) and 397 mm
(15.63 in)?
RS-23
Rear Suspension
Yes
Go to step 2. Replace shock
absorber.
Go to step 3. Replace shock
absorber.
Correct. Replace coil
spring.
No