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:
Battery
WARNING
Never expose the battery in your Subaru Ascent to open flames or sparks.
The battery emits highly flammable gases that can ignite and cause an
explosion if exposed to ignition sources.
Always wear appropriate eye protection when working near the battery
of your Subaru ...
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Secondary Pressure SensorINSPECTION1. Start and warm up the engine.2. Depress the brake pedal, and shift the select lever to “D” range.3. Shift the select lever to “P” or “N” range.4. Depress the brake pedal and hold ...
Removal
PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)REMOVAL1. Release the parking brake.2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the rear disc rotor. Rear Disc Rotor > REMOVAL">4. Remove the spring - primary shoe return and the spring - secondary shoe retu ...
