FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Suspension

CAUTION
Please clearly understand and observe the following cautions. Please adhere to these cautions to avoid minor or serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.


EACH PROCEDURE
^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work. Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to flames or fire. Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
^ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vise.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

OIL
When handling oil, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.
^ Prepare a container and cloth when performing work which oil possibly spills. If oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing out for environmental protection.
^ Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.