Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 186

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20) Remove the rear brake caliper, and then tie it
up to the body side of vehicle as shown in the fig-
ure.

21) Remove the rear suspension assembly.

CAUTION:
A helper is required to perform this work.

(1) Support the rear differential with transmis-
sion jack.
(2) Remove the bolt which holds rear shock ab-
sorber to rear suspension arm.

(3) Remove the bolts which secure rear sus-
pension assembly to body.

(4) Remove the rear suspension assembly.

22) Remove the rear side protector.

23) Disconnect the two-way valve hose (A) from
two-way valve, and then disconnect the evapora-
tion hose (B) from evaporation pipe.

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LH side

RH side

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( A )

( B )

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24) Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler
hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from fuel filler pipe.

25) Support the fuel tank with transmission jack,
then remove the bolts from bands and dismount
fuel tank from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
A helper is required to perform this work.

B: INSTALLATION

1) Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, and
then push the fuel tank harness into access hole
with grommet.
2) Set the fuel tank, and then temporarily tighten
the bolts of fuel tank bands.

CAUTION:
A helper is required to perform this work.

3) Connect the two-way valve hose (A) to two-way
valve, and then connect the evaporation hose (B)
to evaporation pipe.

4) Connect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose
(B).

5) Tighten the band mounting bolts.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

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( A )

( B )

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( A )

( B )

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( A )

( B )

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6) Install the rear side protector.

Tightening torque:

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

7) Install the rear suspension assembly.

CAUTION:
A helper is required to perform this work.

(1) Support the rear suspension assembly, and
then tighten the bolts which secure rear suspen-
sion assembly.

Tightening torque:

T1: 172 N·m (17.5 kgf-m, 127 ft-lb)
T2: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf-m, 80 ft-lb)
T3: 66 N·m (6.7 kgf-m, 48 ft-lb)

(2) Tighten the bolt which holds rear shock ab-
sorber to rear suspension arm. <Ref. to RS-11,
INSTALLATION, Rear Arm.>

Tightening torque:

157 N·m (16 kgf-m, 116 ft-lb)

8) Install the rear brake caliper. <Ref. to BR-29, IN-
STALLATION, Rear Disc Brake Assembly.>
9) Tighten the bolt which holds rear brake hoses
holding bracket.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

10) Install the parking brake cable to cabin by forc-
ibly pushing it forward.
11) Tighten the bolts which hold parking brake ca-
ble holding bracket.

Tightening torque:

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

LH side

RH side

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T2

T2

T3

T3

T1

T1

T3

T2

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Tightening torque:

32 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb)

12) Connect the connector to ABS sensor.

13) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-14, IN-
STALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
14) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

NOTE:
To facilitate the procedure, apply a coat of SUBA-
RU CRC to matching area of the rubber cushions in
advance. 

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

(1) Install the right and left rubber cushions.

(2) Install the front rubber cushion and attach
muffler assembly.

(3) Install the rear exhaust pipe to center ex-
haust pipe.

Tightening torque:

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

15) Install the front side protector.

Tightening torque:

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

16) Install the rear wheel.
17) Lower the vehicle.
18) Tighten the wheel nuts to rear wheel.
19) Install the parking brake cable. <Ref. to PB-7,
INSTALLATION, Parking Brake Cable.>
20) Install the console box.  <Ref. to EI-34, IN-
STALLATION, Console Box.>

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