Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation
CAUTION: • For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts. • 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. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one. • Visually check the lateral link assembly - front for damage and deformation. • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage. • Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage. 2. Install the lateral link assembly - front. CAUTION: • When installing the adjusting bolt (d), make sure to fix the bolt head in place and tighten the nut side (e). • Align alignment marks (c) on the adjusting bolt for lateral link assembly - front and on the rear sub frame assembly. Tightening torque: Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description” for the tightening torque. General Description > COMPONENT 3. Install the trailing link. Tightening torque: Trailing link — rear sub frame assembly: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) Trailing link — rear axle housing: 80 N·m (8.2 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb) 4. Install the bolt and install the bracket - parking brake cable. Tightening torque: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 5. Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle. Tightening torque: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. • Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION • Adjustment: Wheel Alignment > ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment. – Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value > OPERATION – “VSC(VDC) Centering Mode”: VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT |
Assembly
1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.• Visually check the lateral link assembly - front for damage and deformation.• Visually check th ...
Disassembly
Using the ST, push out the bushing B - lateral link.Preparation tool:ST-A & ST-B: INSTALLER & REMOVER (20299AE000) ...
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Inspection
• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Check the driven plate for discoloration (burnt color).• Check for worn snap ring, fatigue or damaged return spring or deformed spring retainer.• Make sure the clearance between retaining plate and snap ring of reverse br ...
