Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Rear Suspension

A: SPECIFICATION

Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" in "FRONT SUSPENSION" section for rear suspension specifications. <Ref. to FS-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>

NOTE:

• Front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the value of toe-in or camber exceeds the tolerance range of the specification chart.
• Other items except for front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber that are described in the specification chart cannot be adjusted. If other items exceed the tolerance range of the specification chart, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.

A - B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out

α = Individual toe angles

B: COMPONENT

1. REAR SUSPENSION

1. Rear sub frame ASSY
2. Rear sub frame stopper upper (except for OUTBACK model)
3. Rear sub frame stopper upper (OUTBACK model)
4. Front sub frame support plate
5. Flange bolt A
6. Trailing link bushing
7. Trailing link
8. Self-locking nut
9. Flange bolt B
10. Rear lateral link bushing
11. Rear sub frame stopper lower
12. Flange nut
13. Rear stabilizer
14. Stabilizer bushing
15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Stabilizer link
17. Rear shock absorber ASSY
18. Rear axle housing bushing
19. Rear axle housing
20. Trailing link rear bushing

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 33 (3.36, 24.3)
T2: 38 (3.87, 28.0)
T3: 70 (7.14, 51.6)
T4: 80 (8.16, 59)
T5: 120 (12.24, 88.5)
T6: 145 (14.79, 106.9)

1. Rear sub frame ASSY
2. Self-locking nut
3. Adjusting bolt
4. Front lateral link bushing
5. Front lateral link
6. Snap pin
7. Rear lateral link
8. Rear axle housing
9. Flange nut
10. Adjusting washer
11. Upper arm
12. Trailing link
13. Trailing link bushing
14. Rear axle housing bushing

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 60 (6.12, 44.3)
T2: 80 (8.16, 59)
T3: 120 (12.24, 88.5)

2. REAR STRUT

1. Self-locking nut
2. Upper rubber sheet
3. Mount
4. Dust cover
5. Helper
6. Coil spring
7. Shock absorber

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T2: 30 (3.06, 22.1)

C: CAUTION

Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid minor or serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.

1. EACH PROCEDURE

• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, 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.

2. OIL

When handling oil, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.

• Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
• Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

D: PREPARATION TOOL

1. SPECIAL TOOL

2. GENERAL TOOL

Wheel Alignment

A: INSPECTION

NOTE: Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to "Wheel Alignment" in FS section for measurement and adjustment of wheel alignment.

• Inspection: <Ref. to FS-9, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
• Adjustment: <Ref. to FS-14, ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment.>

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