Stay Assembly Trunk: Installation

NOTE: The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures for the RH and LH side.

Installation of the stay assembly trunk
CAUTION:
- During installation or removal, hold the cylinder part. To prevent foreign objects from becoming attached, do not touch the stroking section of the rod.
- If you are wearing cotton gloves and touch the rod section, the fibers may become attached and cause gas leaks. Do not touch the rod.
- To avoid disfiguration in the rod, do not put a lateral load on the cylinder.
- Hold the joint section and check the installation condition.
1. If you are reusing the stay assembly trunk:
  1. Install the 2 stop rings on the stay assembly trunk.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Stay Assembly Trunk Stop Rings
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Fit the stay assembly trunk into the ball joint section to install it.
  CAUTION:
  - Hold the trunk so that it can't fall, and install the stay assembly trunk.
  - Fit the stay assembly trunk into the ball joint section, and check that it can't come out.
  Fig 2: Installing Stay Assembly To Trunk Ball Joint
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.