Rear Suspension

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.

CAUTIONS

^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, 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.

OIL

When handling oil, carefully observe the following to prevent unexpected accidents.

^ 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.