Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Assembly
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
ASSEMBLY
1. Before assembly, check each part. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - rear.
CAUTION:
When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.
3. Install by aligning with the edge surface of the coil spring - rear and the stopper portion of the lower side spring seat.
(a) | Coil spring - rear |
(b) | 0+ 10 mm (0 + 0.4 in) |
(c) | Spring seat stopper portion |
4. Install the helper - rear and the dust cover - rear shock to the piston rod.
5. Fully pull up the piston rod in the upward direction.
6. Temporarily tighten the rubber seat - shock UPR and the shock mount - rear with new self-locking nuts.
NOTE:
Position the shock mount - rear as shown in the figure.
A | LH side |
B | RH side |
(a) | Front side of vehicle |
(b) | Vehicle outside |
(c) | 0°±10° |
(d) | End portion of coil spring - rear |
7. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent the shock absorber piston rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the shock mount - rear turns smoothly after tightening.
Preparation tool:
ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399FG000)
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
8. Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.
Removal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the senso ...
Other materials:
Before driving
Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts.
Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or
citizens band radio.
Secure all cargo carried inside the
vehicle and make certain that it i ...
Specification
BRAKE > General DescriptionSPECIFICATIONNOTE:Refer to “PARKING BRAKE” for parking brake specifications. General Description > SPECIFICATION">1. FRONT DISC BRAKEItemSpecificationSize16-inch typeTypeFloating 2-POT piston typeVentilated discEffective cylinder diametermm (in)4 ...
After driving
Always check your brakes for effectiveness
immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads.
After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, riv ...
