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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Separate the front exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Remove the rear differential.

    T-type

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (T-type). >

    VA-type

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type). >

  4. Remove the rear stabilizer. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Stabilizer. >
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the rear shock absorber to rear arm.
  6. Support the sub frame using a transmission jack.
    Fig 1: Supporting Sub Frame Using Transmission Jack
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  7. Remove the front link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Front Link. >
  8. Remove the rear link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Link. >
  9. Remove the upper link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Upper Link. >
  10. Remove the sub frame support arm.
  11. After removing the bolt, remove the sub frame and sub frame support plate from vehicle.
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