Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 654

RS-4

REAR SUSPENSION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2. SHOCK ABSORBER

(1) Mount

(4) Coil spring

Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)

(2) Rubber seat upper

(5) Shock absorber

T1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)

(3) Dust cover

(6) Self-locking nut

T2: 35 (3.6, 26)

T3: 160 (16.3, 118)

RS-00037

( 4 )

( 5 )

( 6 )

( 6 )

( 6 )

( 3 )

( 2 )

( 1 )

T3

T2

T1

RS-5

REAR SUSPENSION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

C: CAUTION

• Wear working clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
• Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
• Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust or dirt.
• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid  unnecessary removal, in-
stallation, disassembly, and replacement.
• Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or
from other manufacturers.
• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
• Place shop jacks or safety stands at the specified points.
• Apply grease onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation.
• Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply sufficient amount of grease to avoid damage and deforma-
tion.
• Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop
cloth between the part and the vise.
• Before disposing shock absorbers, be sure to bleed gas completely. Also, do not throw away in fire.

D: PREPARATION TOOL

1. SPECIAL TOOLS

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

927380002

ADAPTER

Used as an adapter for camber & caster gauge 
when measuring camber and caster.
(1) 28199AC000 PLATE
(2) 28199AC010 BOLT

20099AE000

INSTALLER & 
REMOVER

Used for replacing link rear bushing.

ST-927380002

( 1 )

( 2 )

ST20099AE000

RS-6

REAR SUSPENSION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

20099AE010

INSTALLER & 
REMOVER

Used for replacing link upper bushing.

20099AE020

INSTALLER & 
REMOVER SET

Used for replacing rear arm front bushing.

20099AE040

INSTALLER & 
REMOVER SET

Used for replacing rear arm rear bushing.

20099AE030

HELPER SOCKET 
WRENCH

Used for replacing helper.

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

ST20099AE010

ST20099AE020

ST20099AE040

ST20099AE030

RS-7

REAR SUSPENSION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2. GENERAL PURPOSE TOOLS

927760000

STRUT MOUNT 
SOCKET

Used for disassembling and assembling strut and 
shock mount.

TOOL NAME

REMARKS

Alignment gauge

Used for wheel alignment measurement.

Turning radius gauge

Used for wheel alignment measurement.

Toe-in gauge

Used for toe-in measurement.

Transmission jack

Used for suspension assembly/disassembly.

Bearing puller

Used for removing bushings.

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

ST-927760000