Subaru Outback: General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" in "FRONT SUSPENSION" section for rear suspension
specifications. <Ref. to
FS-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
NOTE:
- Front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if
the value of toe-in or camber exceeds
the tolerance range of the specification chart.
- Other items except for front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber that
are described in the specification chart
cannot be adjusted. If other items exceed the tolerance range of the
specification chart, check the suspension
parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.

A - B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out
α = Individual toe angles
B: COMPONENT
1. REAR SUSPENSION

- Rear sub frame ASSY
- Rear sub frame stopper upper
(except for OUTBACK model)
- Rear sub frame stopper upper
(OUTBACK model)
- Front sub frame support plate
- Flange bolt A
- Trailing link bushing
- Trailing link
- Self-locking nut
- Flange bolt B
- Rear lateral link bushing
- Rear sub frame stopper lower
- Flange nut
- Rear stabilizer
- Stabilizer bushing
- Stabilizer clamp
- Stabilizer link
- Rear shock absorber ASSY
- Rear axle housing bushing
- Rear axle housing
- Trailing link rear bushing
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 33 (3.36, 24.3)
T2: 38 (3.87, 28.0)
T3: 70 (7.14, 51.6)
T4: 80 (8.16, 59)
T5: 120 (12.24, 88.5)
T6: 145 (14.79, 106.9)

- Rear sub frame ASSY
- Self-locking nut
- Adjusting bolt
- Front lateral link bushing
- Front lateral link
- Snap pin
- Rear lateral link
- Rear axle housing
- Flange nut
- Adjusting washer
- Upper arm
- Trailing link
- Trailing link bushing
- Rear axle housing bushing
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 60 (6.12, 44.3)
T2: 80 (8.16, 59)
T3: 120 (12.24, 88.5)
2. REAR STRUT

- Self-locking nut
- Upper rubber sheet
- Mount
- Dust cover
- Helper
- Coil spring
- Shock absorber
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.55, 18.4)
T2: 30 (3.06, 22.1)
C: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions.
They must be strictly followed to
avoid minor or serious injury to the person doing the work or people in the
area.
1. EACH PROCEDURE
- Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, protective goggles
and protective shoes when performing
any work.
- Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out
completely. Also, do not expose to
flames or fire.
- Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the
failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation,
disassembly and replacement.
- Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of
different grades or manufacturers.
- Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood
blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth
between the part and the vise.
- Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified
torque.
- Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, adhere to the following to prevent unexpected accident.
- Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could
possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe
it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing
outside, for environmental protection.
- Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when
disposing.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL


2. GENERAL TOOL

Wheel Alignment
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to "Wheel
Alignment" in FS section
for measurement and adjustment of wheel alignment.
- Inspection: <Ref. to FS-9, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
- Adjustment: <Ref. to FS-14, ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment.>
READ NEXT:
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the rear stabilizer.
Remove left and right stabilizer links.
Detach the stabilizer clamp and remove the rear stabilize
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the trailing link.
Remove the bracket, and remove the parking brake cable from the guide
(a).
Remove the bolts and n
General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Offset
P.C.D.
NOTE:
Size and inflation pressure of the standard equipment tire and spare tire for
emergency are described on the "Tire inflation pressure" l
SEE MORE:
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers
and luggage inside the vehicle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification
label.
Certifi
1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving
or stationary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
3) The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are basically not designed to
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