Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Rear suspension / Rear lateral link / Installation

CAUTION:

• For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

• Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.

• Visually check the lateral link assembly - rear for damage and deformation.

• Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

2. Install the lateral link assembly - rear.

Tightening torque:

Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description” for the tightening torque. General Description > COMPONENT

3. Install the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

4. Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.

Tightening torque:

120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION

CAUTION:

When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.

– Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value > OPERATION

– “VSC(VDC) Centering Mode”: VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT

7. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System > PROCEDURE

Assembly

1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.• Visually check the lateral link assembly - rear for damage and deformation.• Visually check the ...

Disassembly

Using the ST, push out the bushing.Preparation tool:ST-A & ST-B: INSTALLER & REMOVER (20299AE010) ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL4. Apply spray-type lubricant (004301003) or equivalent to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.5. Remove the r ...