Subaru 2002 Impreza Service Manual page 290

REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension
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Rear Suspension
A: OUTLINE
The rear suspension is an independent, dual link strut type. The suspension on each side consists
of two parallelly arranged lateral links, a trailing link, and a strut assembly. The strut assembly con-
sists of a cylindrical double-acting low pressure gas- and oil-filled damper and coil spring.
The respective component parts of this suspension are optimally designed to act in response to
vertical, lateral and longitudinal loads transmitted from the tires. Thus, riding comfort and steering
stability are substantially enhanced.
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Longitudinal loads act on each trailing link.
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Vertical loads act on each coil spring, strut and rubber mount (which is located on the top of
each strut).
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Lateral loads act on the two lateral links on each side.
The crossmember is installed on the body frame via bushings. (AWD model)
The stabilizer that extends to the rear of the crossmember, is installed on the body frame via a
bracket and to the wheel side end of each rear lateral link via a stabilizer link.
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(1) Strut mount
(2) Strut
(3) Stabilizer
(4) Trailing link
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(5) Front lateral link
(6) Rear lateral link
(7) Rear crossmember
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