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Front Shock Absorber: Assembly

NOTE:
  • The following procedure is for LH side.
  • Service the LH side and the RH side using the same procedure.
  1. Installation of front spring bumper LH
    1. Install the front spring bumper LH on the shock absorber ASSY FR LH.
  2. Installation of front shock absorber dust cover LH
    1. Install the front shock absorber dust cover LH on the shock absorber ASSY FR LH.
  3. Installation of front coil spring LH
    1. Secure a spring compressor in a vise.
      G08552820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Place the hooks of the spring compressor arms across the diameter of the front coil spring LH.
      WARNING:
      • Make sure that the upper and lower hooks of the spring compressor are placed as far from each other as possible on the front coil spring LH.
      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely in place.
    3. Using the spring compressor, compress the front coil spring LH.
      WARNING:
      • If the front coil spring LH becomes curved like a bow during the compression process, stop the procedure immediately, and remove and reconnect the spring compressor.
      • Do not compress to the point where parts of the coil spring touch each other.
      • Do not use an impact wrench.
      G12588531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Set the front coil spring LH so that the end surface of the spring seats well in the stopper section of the lower spring seat.
      G12588532Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation of front spring insulator LH
    1. Install the front spring insulator LH on the shock absorber ASSY FR LH.
  5. Installation of front spring seat
    1. Install the front spring seat on the shock absorber ASSY FR LH.
  6. Installation of front suspension support SUB-ASSY LH
  7. Installation of front suspension support to front shock absorber nut LH
    1. Prevent the piston rod from turning using a deep socket hexagon.
    2. Using the SST and a new front suspension support to front shock absorber nut LH, install the front suspension support on the shock absorber ASSY FR LH.

      SST 20399AG000 

      Standard value: T=55N.m {561kgf.cm} {40.6ft.lbf} 

      CAUTION:
      • When extending the overall tool length by combining a torque wrench with the SST during tightening, tightening to the point where the value on the torque wrench reaches the specified tightening torque will cause the actual tightening torque to be excessive. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
      • Be careful not to damage or deform the threaded portion.
      • Fully insert the deep socket hexagon.
      G08552779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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