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Rear Arm: Installation

NOTE: Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to "COMPONENT". <Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION , COMPONENT, General Description.>
  1. Support the rear arm using a transmission jack.
  2. Install the rear arm and temporarily tighten the bolts which hold the rear arm to the link.
  3. Install the bearing unit.

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Hub Unit Bearing.>

  4. Install the bolts which secure the ABS wheel speed sensor to rear arm.
  5. Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to the rear arm.
  6. Install bolts which secure the parking brake cable clamp to the rear arm bracket.
  7. Set the vehicle equipped jack upside down, between the rear link and sub frame. Align the location of the jack, and with the rear shock absorber and rear arm attachment locations matched, temporarily tighten the bolt and nut.
    CAUTION: Protect the rear link and sub frame from being damaged by putting a waste cloth between the contact surface with the jack.
    Fig 1: Position Jack
    G05342891Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Support the rear arm horizontally using a transmission jack.
  9. Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the rear arm, front link, rear link, upper link and shock absorber.
    NOTE: Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
    Fig 2: Supporting Rear Arm Using Transmission Jack
    G05342892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the sub frame support arm.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. <Ref. to  REAR SUSPENSION  , COMPONENT, General Description.> 

  11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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