SUBARU LEGACY 1999 Service Repair Manual

2. REAR BUSHING
1) Using ST, press bushing into trailing link.
ST 927730000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
NOTE:
If it is difficult to press bushing into trailing link,
apply water-diluted TIRE LUBE to the inner surface
of ST as a lubricant.
Specified lubricant:
TIRE LUBE : water=1:3
B4M0224A
2) Press ST plunger until bushing flange protrudes
beyond trailing link.
ST 927730000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
B4M0195A
3) Turn trailing link upside down. Press ST plunger
in the direction opposite that outlined in the former
procedure until bushing is correctly positioned in
trailing link.
ST 927730000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
B4M0196A
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7. Rear Trailing Link

E: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing location when
wheels are in full contact with the ground and
vehicle is at curb weight condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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7. Rear Trailing Link

8. Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
H4M1067C
(1) Crossmember
(2) Adjusting bolt
(3) Stabilizer link
(4) Rear lateral link
(5) Bushing (C)
(6) Bushing (A)
(7) Front lateral link(8) Bushing (B)
(9) Washer
(10) Cap (Protection)
(11) Trailing link
(12) Self-locking nutTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T2:98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11 )
T3:11 3±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11
T4:137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove
wheel.
2) Remove stabilizers link from lateral link.
3) Remove ABS sensor harness from trailing link.
(ABS equipped models.)
4) Remove bolt securing trailing link to housing.
B4M0573A
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assem-
bly to rear housing.
6) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower
from crossmember. (4 door model only)
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8. Lateral Link

7) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE:
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together
with the shaft.
G4M0994
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer.
Always use bolt as shown in figure, as support-
ing point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
G4M0995
8) Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link
adjusting bolt and crossmember.
9) Remove bolts securing front and rear lateral
links to crossmember, detach lateral links.
CAUTION:
To loosen adjusting bolt, always loosen nut
while holding the head of adjusting bolt.
B: DISASSEMBLY
Using ST, press bushing out of place.
NOTE:
IUsing the following table as a guide, verify the
type of bushings.
ISelect ST according to the type of bushings
used.
Bushing ST: INSTALLER &
REMOVER SET
Bushing A 927700000
Bushing B 927690000
Bushing C 927700000
Bushing D 927710000
G4M0531
H4M1068A
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8. Lateral Link

C: INSPECTION
Visually check lateral links for damage or bends.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Using ST, press bushing into place.
CAUTION:
Select ST according to the type of bushings
used.
NOTE:
IUse the same ST as that used during disassem-
bly.
IIf it is difficult to press bushing into trailing link,
apply water-diluted TIRE LUBE to the inner surface
of ST as a lubricant. Specified lubricant:
Specified lubricant:
TIRE LUBE : water=1:3
G4M0533
2) Press ST plunger until bushing flange protrudes
beyond lateral link.
NOTE:
Use the same ST as that used during disassembly.
B4M0197A
3) Turn lateral link upside down. Press ST plunger
in the opposite direction that outlined in step 2)
until bushing is correctly positioned in trailing link.
NOTE:
Use the same ST as that used during disassembly.
B4M0198A
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8. Lateral Link

E: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedures, reading the
following instructions.
IInstallation of DOJ to differential <Ref. to 4-2
[W3E2].>
CAUTION:
IDo not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil
seal.
IAlways tighten rubber bushing when wheels
are in full contact with the ground and vehicle
is at curb weight condition.
ITighten nut when installing adjusting bolt.
IReplace self-locking nut with new one.
NOTE:
ILateral link washers identification color is gold
color.
ICheck wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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8. Lateral Link

9. Rear Strut
A: REMOVAL
B4M0199B
(1) Strut mount cap
(2) Self-locking nut
(3) Strut mount
(4) Rubber seat upper
(5) Dust cover
(6) Coil spring(7) Helper
(8) Rubber seat lower
(9) Damper strutTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T2:59±10 (6.0±1.0, 43±7)
T3:196+39/þ10(20.0+4.0/þ1.0,
145+29/þ7)
1) Depress brake pedal and secure it in that posi-
tion using a wooden block, etc.
2) Remove rear seat cushion and backrest.
(Sedan)
B4M0200A
3) Remove strut cap of rear quarter trim. (Wagon)
B4M0201A
4) Loosen rear wheel nuts.
5) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands
(rigid racks) and remove rear wheels.
6) Remove brake hose clip.
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9. Rear Strut

7) Models equipped with rear disc brakes:
Remove union bolt from brake caliper.
G4M0538
8) Models equipped with rear drum brakes:
Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe from strut,
and disconnect brake pipe from drum brake.
9) Remove bolts which secure rear strut to hous-
ing.
G4M0539
10) Remove nuts securing strut mount to body.
11) Remove strut mount cap.
B: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of rear strut, refer to procedures
outlined under front strut as a guide.
<Ref. to 4-1 [W4B0].>
C: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection pro-
cedures. <Ref. to 4-1 [W4C0].>
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly pro-
cedures. <Ref. to 4-1 [W4D0].>
CAUTION:
IInstall rear strut with ª4WDº mark on strut
mount facing outside of vehicle body.
IInsert the protrusion of lower rubber seat
into the strut spring seat hole.
G4M0540
E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut
mount to vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque:
20
±6 N´m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196+39/þ10N´m (20.0+4.0/þ1.0kg-m,
145+29/þ7ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
4) Models with rear disc brakes:
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque:
18
±3 N´m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
Models with rear drum brakes:
Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15+3/þ2N´m (1.5+0.3/þ0.2kg-m, 10.8+2.2/þ1.4ft-lb)
5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and
lower side of strut.
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9. Rear Strut

CAUTION:
ICheck that hose clip is positioned properly.
ICheck brake hose for twisting, or excessive
tension.
IModels equipped with ABS:
Do not subject ABS sensor harness to exces-
sive tension.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88
±10 N´m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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9. Rear Strut

10. Rear Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
B4M0572B
(1) Crossmember
(2) Floating bushing
(3) Adjusting bolt
(4) Stopper
(5) Stabilizer link
(6) Rear lateral link
(7) Front lateral link
(8) Washer(9) Cap (Protection)
(10) Trailing link
(11) Self-locking nut
(12) Crossmember reinforcement
lower (Sedan model only)Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
25±7 (2.5±0.7, 18.1±5.1)
T2:44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T3:98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11 )
T4:11 3±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11 )
T5:127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T6:137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
CAUTION:
Do not subject ABS sensor harness to exces-
sive tension. (ABS equipped models.)
1) Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust
pipe.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower.
(Sedan model only)
4) Remove rear differential. <Ref. to 3-4 [W2B0].>5) Place transmission jack under rear crossmem-
ber.
G4M0544
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10. Rear Crossmember