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Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>REAR HEIGHT SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the bolts and nuts, and lower the lateral link assembly - rear.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link.
    2. Remove the bolts from the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.
    3. Disconnect the rear axle housing from the lateral link assembly - rear.
    Fig 1: Rear Axle Housing, Bolt And Nuts Loosening Sequence
    G08318692Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Take out the trunk mat.
  6. Tilt the rear seat backrest forward.
  7. Remove the clips, and turn over the trim panel - trunk side.
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  8. Remove the nuts on the upper side of rear shock absorber assembly.
    G08318373Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.
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