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Outback Model

  1. Take out the mat rear floor side.
    G13620911Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the bolts and nuts, and lower the rear lateral link assembly rear.
    1. Remove the bolts and nuts on the lower side of stabilizer link rear.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lower side of the shock absorber assembly rear.
    3. Disconnect the rear axle housing and the rear lateral link assembly rear.
    Fig 1: Rear Lateral Link Assembly Rear, Bolts And Nuts Loosening Sequence (Outback Model)
    G13620909Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the nuts on the upper side of shock absorber assembly rear.
    G13620913Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lower the rear lateral link assembly rear, and remove the shock absorber assembly rear.
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