Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Disassembly

Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual / Rear suspension / Rear shock absorber / Disassembly

REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber

DISASSEMBLY

1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent the shock absorber piston rod from turning, remove the self-locking nut with ST.

CAUTION:

When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399FG000)

NOTE:

The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring shape and winding number.

3. Remove the rubber seat - shock UPR and shock mount - rear from the shock absorber COMPL - rear.

4. Gradually decrease the compression pressure of compressor, and remove the coil spring - rear.

5. Remove the helper - rear and the dust cover - rear shock.

Removal

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Disposal

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