Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear Trailing Link
Rear Trailing Link
REMOVAL
1) Loosen the rear wheel nuts.
2) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks), and then remove the rear wheels.
3) Remove both the rear parking brake clamp and ABS sensor harness.
4) Remove the bolt which secures trailing link to trailing link bracket.
5) Remove the bolt which secures trailing link to rear housing.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Always tighten the rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight condition.
NOTE: Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY
FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST, press the front bushing out of place.
ST 927720000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
REAR BUSHING
1) Remove the housing.