Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: General diagnostic table Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Permanent distortion or damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(2) Rough operation of shock absorber | Replace. |
(3) Installation of the wrong shock absorber | Replace with proper parts. |
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring | Replace with proper parts. |
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1. Large rebound shock
2. Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3. Excessive shock in bumping
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(2) Overinflation of tires | Adjust. |
(3) Improper wheel arch height | Replace the coil springs with new parts. |
(4) Defective operation of shock absorber | Replace. |
(5) Damage or deformation of shock absorber mount | Replace. |
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of shock absorber | Replace with appropriate parts. |
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing | Replace. |
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in shock absorber | Replace. |
(9) Oil leakage from the shock absorber | Replace. |
3. NOISE
Possible cause | Corrective action |
(1) Wear or damage of shock absorber component parts | Replace. |
(2) Loosening of the suspension link or arm installing bolt | Tighten to the specified torque. |
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing | Replace. |
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of shock absorber | Replace with appropriate parts. |
(5) Damaged coil spring | Replace. |
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint | Replace. |
(7) Deformation of the clamp - stabilizer bushing | Replace. |
Removal
REAR SUSPENSION > Upper ArmREMOVAL1. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Rear Sub Frame > REMOVAL">2. Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the upper arm assembly. ...
Wheel alignment Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Wheel AlignmentINSPECTIONNOTE:Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to “Wheel Alignment” in “FRONT SUSPENSION” section for ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
SEATS > Rear SeatDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the rear seat. Rear Seat > REMOVAL">2. Remove the headrest assembly - rear backrest.3. Remove the armrest assembly - rear center. (model with armrest assembly - rear center)(1) Remove the cover - armrest by pulling it in the direction of the arrow ...
Windows
WARNING
To prevent serious injury caused by entrapment in the Subaru Ascent, always
strictly follow the safety guidelines outlined below without exception.
When operating the Subaru Ascent power windows, exercise extreme caution
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Bulkhead wiring harness (in engine compartment) Location
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