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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

  1. Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Remove the rear differential.

    T-type

    <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (T-type).>

    VA-type

    <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type).>

  4. Remove the rear stabilizer. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Stabilizer .>
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the rear shock absorber to the rear arm.
  6. Support the sub frame using a transmission jack.
    Fig 1: Supporting Sub Frame Using Transmission Jack
    G05342921Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the front link from sub frame. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Link.>
  8. Remove the rear link from the sub frame. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Link.>
  9. Remove the upper link from the sub frame. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Link.>
  10. Remove the sub frame support arm.
  11. Remove the sub frame.
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