Rear Shock Absorber: 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.

Install the shock absorber assembly rear.
1. Lower the rear lateral link assembly rear, and place the shock absorber assembly rear in position.
2. Install the upper side of shock absorber assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
3. Install the bolts on the lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
4. Install the rear lateral link assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  82.5 N.m (8.4 kgf-m, 60.8 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Install the cap rear suspension.
Install the spacer rear floor side, cover trunk, mat floor rear side and mat floor center.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .