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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

  1. Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft.

    Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.

  4. Remove the spare tire hoist. Ref. to REMOVAL , Spare Tire Hoist.
  5. Remove the rear parking brake cable from the parking brake assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
  6. Detach the brake hose, and remove the rear brake caliper from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Brake Caliper
    G05032402Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G05032403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the shock absorber.
    Fig 3: Locating Shock Absorber Bolts
    G05032404Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the sub frame using a jack.
  10. Remove the front sub frame.
    Fig 4: Locating Front Sub Frame Bolts
    G05032405Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear sub frame.
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Sub Frame Bolts
    G05664428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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