Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Disposal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL or throw them into flames.
• When discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL filled with gas, drill a hole on them to purge the gas.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
2. Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm (1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 — 0.12 in) diameter.
(1) | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
Disassembly
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberDISASSEMBLY1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent the shock absorber piston rod from turning, remove t ...
Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberINSPECTION1. Check for oil leaks.2. Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.3. Check the piston rod for play as fol ...
Other materials:
License plate light
1. The license plate light must be pushed
inwards, then pulled out to be removed.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the
license plate light cover. ...
Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Floor MatREMOVALCAUTION:• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">• Airbag system satellite safing sensor is lo ...
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires' maximum
load ratings must exceed the maximum
loaded vehicle weight
("GVWR"). In addition, sum of the
maximum load ratings of two front
tires and of two rear tires must
exceed each axle's maximum
loaded capacity ("GAWR"). Original
equipment tires are designed to
fulfil ...
