Impreza RS Coupe AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (1999)
8. Models equipped with rear drum brakes: Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe from strut, and disconnect brake pipe from drum brake.
9. Models equipped with rear disc brakes: Remove union bolt from brake caliper.
10. Remove bolts which secure rear strut to housing.
11. Remove nuts securing strut mount to body.
DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of rear strut, refer to procedures outlined under front strut as a guide.
INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection procedures.
INSTALLATION
1. Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to car body.
CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut, and replace with a new one.
Tightening torque:
20 ± 6 Nm (2.0 ± 0.6 kg-m, 14.5 ± 4.3 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten bolts which secure rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196 +39/-10 Nm (20.0 +4.0/-1.0 kg-m, 145 +29/-7 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut, and replace with new one.
3. 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.)
