Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Disposal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL or throw them into flames.
• When discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL filled with gas, drill a hole on them to purge the gas.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
2. Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm (1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 — 0.12 in) diameter.
(1) | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
Disassembly
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberDISASSEMBLY1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent the shock absorber piston rod from turning, remove t ...
Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberINSPECTION1. Check for oil leaks.2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.3. Check the piston rod for play as fol ...
Other materials:
Removal
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Removal
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Precautions against vehicle modification
WARNING
To avoid accidental activation of the
system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the SRS airbag system.
This includes following modifications.
Installation of custom steering
wh ...
