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Sub Frame: Removal

NOTE: The procedure shows the OUTBACK model. For the sedan model, perform the procedure by referring to the OUTBACK model.
  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the brake maintenance mode. Refer to PARKING BRAKE>Parking Brake System>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  5. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the disc brake assembly rear and brake disc rear. Refer to BRAKE>Rear Disc Rotor>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the adapter cord EPB & sensor sub assembly rear. Refer to PARKING BRAKE>Parking Brake Actuator>REMOVAL>PARKING BRAKE HARNESS .
  10. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lower side of the shock absorber assembly rear.
    G13620899Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the nut and disconnect the right and left stabilizer links rear (upper part). Refer to REAR SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>REMOVAL>STABILIZER LINK .
  12. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    1. Support the rear suspension assembly using a transmission jack.
      CAUTION: The rear suspension assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    2. Remove the bolts, and remove the support sub frame front and the support sub frame rear on the left and right sides.
    3. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
      CAUTION: While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, lower it slowly with a transmission jack.
    G13620900Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. As necessary, remove each part from the sub frame assembly rear.
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