Subaru 2004 LEGACY, Service Manual

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RS-12
REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Arm
8) Using the transmission jack, support the rear
arm horizontally.
9) Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the rear
arm, front link, rear link, upper link and shock ab-
sorber.
NOTE:
Always tighten the bushing in the state that wheels
are in full contact with the ground and the vehicle is
curb weight.
10) Install the sub frame support arm.
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if neces-
sary.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for tightening torque. <Ref. to RS-3,
REAR SUSPENSION, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
1) Set the ST A with the larger side of its inner di-
ameter turned upward.
2) Set the rear arm with the protruding side of bush-
ing turned upward.
3) Place the ST B on bushing, and push the bush-
ing out.
ST A
20099AE020 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
ST B 20099AE020 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
2. REAR BUSHING
Using the ST C and bearing puller, press the rear
bushing out of place.
ST C
20099AE040 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
1) Set the ST A with the larger side of its inner di-
ameter turned upward.
2) Set the rear arm with the vehicle inner side of
arm turned downward.
3) Place the bushing on rear arm as shown in the
figure.
(1) Rear arm
(2) Transmission jack
RS-00052
(1)
(2)
(1) Bushing
(1) Bearing puller
RS-00119
(1)
ST-B
ST-A
RS-00054
ST-C
(1)