Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
INSPECTION
1. 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 follows:
(1) Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod.
(2) Set the dial gauge on the end of the rod L [10 mm (0.39 in)].
(3) While applying a force of W [20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf)] to the threaded part, read the dial gauge indication P1.
(4) Apply a force of 20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf) from the opposite direction of “W”, and then read the dial gauge indication P2.
Play limit (P1 + P2): 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Disposal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberDISPOSALCAUTION:• Before discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder ...
Installation
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• Use a new flange nut.• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full ...
Other materials:
Menu screens
Pull the "
/SET" switch to enter the menu
screens when all of the following conditions
are satisfied.
The vehicle has been completely
stopped.
The select lever is in the "P" position.
The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
The "
" information reminder is off.
Th ...
Removal
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Rear ABS Wheel Speed SensorREMOVAL1. 5 DOOR MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.CAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the sensor.• Do not apply ...
Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Outer HandleREMOVAL1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">3. Remove the trim panel - front door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">4. R ...
