Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI. Manual — part 474

RS-3

General Description

REAR SUSPENSION

B: COMPONENT

1. REAR SUSPENSION

(1)

Shock absorber

(13) Front lateral link bushing

Tightening torque:N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)

(2)

Self-locking nut

(14) Snap pin

T1: 30 (3.1, 22.1)

(3)

Rear stabilizer

(15) Front sub frame support plate

T2: 38 (3.9, 28)

(4)

Stabilizer bushing

(16) Rear sub frame

T3: 60 (6.1, 44.3)

(5)

Stabilizer clamp

(17) Rear sub frame stopper plate

(lower)

T4: 70 (7.1, 51.6)

(6)

Stabilizer link

(18) Adjusting bolt

T5: 80 (8.2, 59)

(7)

Rear lateral link

(19) Adjusting washer

T6: 90 (9.2, 66.4)

(8)

Rear housing

(20) Rear lateral link bushing

T7: 100 (10.2, 73.8)

(9)

Upper arm

(21) Flange nut

T8: 145 (14.8, 106.9)

(10) Trailing link

(22) Rear sub frame stopper plate

(upper)

(11) Trailing link bushing

(23) Rear housing bushing

(12) Front lateral link

(24) Bolt

(21)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(16)

(17)

(15)

T4

T6

T5

T6

T8

T8

T1

T2

T2

(1)

(2)

T1

(2)

T5

(18)

(12)

(14)

(19)

(13)

T3

T7

(2)

(11)

(10)

(20)

(6)

(8)

(21)

(2)

(2)

T6

T6

(21)

T5

(2)

(2)

(9)

(7)

(17)

T8

RS-00383

T5

(22)

(22)

(23)

(2)

(24)

(24)

(24)

(24)

(24)

(2)

(24)

RS-4

General Description

REAR SUSPENSION

2. SHOCK ABSORBER

(1)

Mount

(5)

Shock absorber

Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)

(2)

Upper rubber sheet

(6)

Self-locking nut

T: 25 (2.5, 18.4)

(3)

Dust cover

(7)

Helper

(4)

Coil spring

(4)

(5)

(6)

(3)

(7)

(2)

(1)

T

RS-00286

RS-5

General Description

REAR SUSPENSION

C: CAUTION

Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to

avoid minor or serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.

1. CAUTIONS

• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing

any work.

• Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to

flames or fire.

• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, in-

stallation, disassembly and replacement.

• Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufac-

turers.

• Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth

between the part and the vise.

• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

• Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

2. OIL

When handling oil, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.

• Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe

it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.

• Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

D: PREPARATION TOOL

1. SPECIAL TOOL

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

20099AE000

INSTALLER &
REMOVER

Used for replacing the front lateral link bushing.

499755602

PRESS

Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.

ST20099AE000

ST-499755602

RS-6

General Description

REAR SUSPENSION

20099AE010

INSTALLER &
REMOVER

Used for replacing the rear lateral link bushing.

20299AG010

BASE

Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.

899874100

INSTALLER

Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.

20399FG000

STRUT MOUNT
SOCKET

• Used for removing and installing shock mount.
• Used for checking torque of shock mount cen-
ter nut.

28099PA090

OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR

• Used for installing the rear drive shaft to the
rear differential.
• For oil seal protection

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS

ST20099AE010

ST20299AG010

ST-899874100

ST20399FG000

ST28099PA090