Forester L F4-2.5L SOHC (1999)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Loosen rear wheel nuts.
2. Lift-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks) and remove rear wheels.
3. Remove both rear parking brake clamp and ABS sensor harness. (ABS equipped models)
4. Remove bolt which secure trailing link to trailing link bracket.
5. Remove bolt which secure trailing link to rear housing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight condition.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
