Subaru LEGACY 2001 Service Manual page 7

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear Suspension
C: CAUTION
S201001A03
¼ Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera-
tion.
¼ Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
¼ Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust or dirt.
¼ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary
removal, installation, disassembly, and replace-
ment.
¼ Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the
equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of
another grade or from other manufacturers.
¼ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
¼ Place shop jacks or safety stands at the speci-
fied points.
¼ Apply grease onto sliding or revolution surfaces
before installation.
¼ Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply
sufficient amount of grease to avoid damage and
deformation.
¼ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushion-
ing material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate,
or shop cloth between the part and the vise.
¼ Before disposing shock absorbers, be sure to
bleed gas completely. Also, do not throw away in
fire.
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