Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
ASSEMBLY
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly procedures.
CAUTION:
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Install rear strut with "4WD" mark on strut mount facing outside of vehicle body.
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Insert the protrusion of lower rubber seat into the strut spring seat hole.
INSTALLATION
1. Install strut mount cap.
2. Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to vehicle body.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE: Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque: 20 ± 6 Nm (20 ± 0.6 kg-m, 14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
3. Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque: 196 +39/-10 Nm (20.0 +4.0/-1.0 kg-m, 145 +29/-7 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
4. Models with rear disc brakes: Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque: 18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)
Models with rear drum brakes: Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque: 15 +3/-2 Nm (1.5 +0.3/-0.2 kg-m, 10.8 +2.2/-1.4 ft. lbs.)
5. Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower side of strut.
CAUTION:
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Check that hose clip is positioned properly.
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Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.
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Models equipped with ABS: Do not subject ABS sensor harness to excessive tension.
6. Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7. Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque: 88 ± 10 Nm (9 ±1 kg-m, 65 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
8. Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.