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:
Adjustment
CONTROL SYSTEMS > Select CableADJUSTMENT1. Shift the select lever to “N” range.2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Center Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">4. Remove the center exhaust cover.5. Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.(A)Adjusting nut A(B)Adjust ...
Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Back-up Light SystemINSPECTION1. CHECK BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT MODEL)Refer to “INSPECTION” of the “Switches and Harness” in “MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL” section. Switches and Harness > INSPECTION">2. CHECK INHIBITOR SWIT ...
Changing a flat tire
WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.
Use only the jack provided with
your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed on ...
