Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection
1. Check for oil leaks. 2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.
3. Check the piston rod for play as follows: (1) Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod. (2) Set the dial gauge on the end of the rod L [10 mm (0.39 in)]. (3) While applying a force of W [20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf)] to the threaded part, read the dial gauge indication P1. (4) Apply a force of 20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf) from the opposite direction of “W”, and then read the dial gauge indication P2.
Play limit (P1 + P2): 0.8 mm (0.031 in) |
Installation
CAUTION:• Be sure to use a new flange nut and 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 gro ...
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.&bull ...
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Adjustment
NOTE:Immediately after removing the overflow drain plug, remaining gear oil (approx. 8 cc) may come out of the overflow pipe. This is not included in the specified amount. When removing the overflow drain plug, make sure the gear oil flows out of the overflow drain plug hole by filling with gear oil ...
