REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
1. CROSSTREK MODEL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
CAUTION:
Do not apply impact to the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler or forcibly move the arm. Doing so may cause sensor damage and malfunction.
(1) Disconnect the connector of the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.
(2) Remove the nuts, and remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.

4. Remove the bolts and nuts, and lower the lateral link assembly - rear.
(1) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link. (Model with rear stabilizer)
(2) Remove the bolts from the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.
(3) Disconnect the housing assembly - rear axle from the lateral link assembly - rear.

5. Remove the mat - rear floor CTR and the spacer - rear floor side.

6. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear skirt.

7. Remove the lid upper rear (a) and the cap - rear strut (b) in the order from (1) to (6).

8. Remove the nuts on the upper side of rear shock absorber assembly.

9. Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.
Assembly
DisassemblyPreparation for screen settings
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position.
2. Push and hold the
button to show
the selection screen.
3. After the selection screen is displayed,
operate the "
" or "
" switch to show the
"Screen Setting" item. Then, push the
button. ...
Engine compartment overview
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Windshield washer tank
Battery
Engine oil filler cap
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filter
Engine oil level gauge
Air cleaner case
The engine compartment of your Subaru Ascent is carefully organized to allow
easy acc ...
Electrical component location Location
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Electrical Component LocationLOCATION(1)Body integrated unit(2)Data link connector ...