Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: General diagnostic table Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Permanent distortion or damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(2) Rough operation of shock absorber | Replace. |
(3) Installation of the wrong shock absorber | Replace with proper parts. |
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring | Replace with proper parts. |
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1. Large rebound shock
2. Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3. Excessive shock in bumping
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(2) Overinflation of tires | Adjust. |
(3) Improper wheel arch height | Replace the coil springs with new parts. |
(4) Defective operation of shock absorber | Replace. |
(5) Damage or deformation of shock absorber mount | Replace. |
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of shock absorber | Replace with appropriate parts. |
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing | Replace. |
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in shock absorber | Replace. |
(9) Oil leakage from the shock absorber | Replace. |
3. NOISE
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Wear or damage of shock absorber component parts | Replace. |
(2) Loosening of the suspension link or arm installing bolt | Tighten to the specified torque. |
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing | Replace. |
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of shock absorber | Replace with appropriate parts. |
(5) Damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint | Replace. |
(7) Deformation of the clamp - stabilizer bushing | Replace. |
Removal
REAR SUSPENSION > Upper ArmREMOVAL1. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Rear Sub Frame > REMOVAL">2. Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the upper arm assembly. ...
Wheel alignment Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Wheel AlignmentINSPECTIONNOTE:Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to “Wheel Alignment” in “FRONT SUSPENSION” section for ...
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Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Starter Cut RelayINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">Install each part in the reverse order of removal. ...
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether
anchorages (LATCH)
WARNING
Child restraint systems and seatbelts
can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small
child. Check the child restraint
system before you place a child
in it.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint system in your vehicle.
...
Dtc c1562 reverse on fault
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC C1562 REVERSE ON FAULTDTC detecting condition:Abnormal reverse signalTrouble symptom:Hill start assist does not operate.Wiring diagram:Back-up light system Back-up Light System">CAN ...
