Upper Arm: 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.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the arm assembly rear upper for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the boot on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Install the arm assembly rear upper.
- Make the installation sections of the rear lateral link assembly rear (the bolt on the rear axle housing side and the bolt on the sub frame assembly rear side) horizontal.
- Install the arm assembly rear upper to the sub frame assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
Arm assembly rear upper - sub frame assembly rear: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
- Connect the arm assembly rear upper and the rear axle housing.
Tightening torque:
Arm assembly rear upper - rear axle housing: 80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
- Install the rear suspension assembly.
- Lift the rear suspension assembly using a transmission jack.
- Install the support sub frame rear and the support sub frame front on the left and right sides, and install the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION:- The rear suspension assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
- While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, raise it slowly with a transmission jack.
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT>REAR SUSPENSION .
- Connect the stabilizer link rear (upper part).
Tightening torque:
60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3ft-lb)
- Install the bolts and nuts on lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Install the cover spare tire COMPL.
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Install the spare tire.
- Install the rear exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
- Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the disc brake assembly rear and brake disc rear. Ref. to BRAKE>Rear Disc Rotor>INSTALLATION .
- Install the sensor sub assembly rear.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Propeller Shaft>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Muffler>INSTALLATION .
- Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>Parking Brake System>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
- After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .