Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Rear suspension / Rear shock absorber / Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE

2. Remove the trunk trim panel assembly - side (sedan model) or rear floor mat (OUTBACK model).

• Sedan model: Trunk Room Trim > REMOVAL

• OUTBACK model: Remove the rear floor mat and the spacer - rear floor mat.

3. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.

4. Remove the bolts and nuts, and lower the lateral link assembly - rear.

(1) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link.

(2) Remove the bolts from the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.

(3) Disconnect the lateral link assembly - rear.

5. Remove the nut of shock mount - rear.

6. Remove the rear shock absorber assembly.

1. Before assembly, check each part. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - rear.CAUTION:When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil ...

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Assembly
1. TRANSFER CASE1. Install the shift link assembly to the transfer case. Shift Link Assembly > INSTALLATION2. Install the interlock plate.NOTE:• Use a new bolt and gasket.• Clean the bolt threads before installing the interlock plate.Tightening torque:20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-l ...