Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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RS-14
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
6. Rear Shock Absorber
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the luggage floor mat. (5 door model)
2) Remove the trunk room mat. (4 door model)
3) Remove the strut cap of the quarter trim.
4) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
5) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabiliz-
er link.
6) Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
7) Disconnect the rear lateral link.
8) Remove the shock absorber mount nut.
9) Remove the shock absorber.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
• Always tighten the bushing in the state where
the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are
in full contact with the ground.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for the tightening torque. <Ref. to RS-3,
COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if nec-
essary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for disassembly procedure.
<Ref. to FS-23, DISASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for installation procedures.
<Ref. to FS-23, ASSEMBLY, Front Strut.>
E: INSPECTION
Refer to “Front Strut” for inspection procedures.
<Ref. to FS-24, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling the shock absorber, be sure
to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil
and cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the shock absorber or
place it into a fire.
• Drill a hole into shock absorbers in case of
discarding shock absorbers filled with gas.
1) Place the shock absorber on a level surface with
the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm
(1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 —
0.12 in) diameter.
RS-00260
RS-00261
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
(1)
RS-00135