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Sub Frame: Removal

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  4. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  5. Remove the protector tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the stabilizer link rear (lower part). Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the clip and bolt on the harness clamp, and remove the sensor sub assembly rear.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the sensor.
    • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
    G13225024Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the disc brake assembly rear and brake disc rear. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC ROTOR>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the adapter cord EPB.
    1. Remove the clamp (a).
    2. Remove the clamp (b).
      G13225025Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.
    G13225041Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    1. Support the rear suspension assembly using a transmission jack.
      CAUTION: The rear suspension assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
    2. Remove the bolts, and remove the left and right support sub frame fronts.
    3. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    CAUTION: While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, lower it slowly with a transmission jack.
    G13225036Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. As necessary, remove each part from the sub frame assembly rear.
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