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Rear Link: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the rear stabilizer. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Stabilizer.>
  3. Support the rear arm horizontally using a transmission jack.
    Fig 1: Supporting Rear Arm Using Transmission Jack
    G05342914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolts which secures the rear link to the rear arm.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Link Bolts
    G05342915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Place alignment marks on the rear link adjusting bolt and sub frame.
  6. Remove the bolt which secures the rear link to the sub frame, then remove the rear link.
    CAUTION: When loosening the adjusting bolt, make sure to fix the bolt head in place when loosening the nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Link Bolts
    G05342916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.