Legacy Outback Wagon F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
1.
Remove the driveshaft cover.
2.
Mark the driveshaft and rear differential to retain original installation.
3.
Remove the driveshaft to differential retaining bolts.
4.
Move the rear of the drive shaft to the left or right to provide clearance.
5.
Remove the exhaust system from the vehicle, center pipe back.
6.
Remove the center and rear exhaust system heat shields.
7.
Remove the lower support cover and mounting bolts from the front of the rear differential.
8.
Separate the differential from the front crossmember and remove the mounting studs, do not remove the differential.
9.
Remove the outer front crossmember mounting bolts and brackets on both sides.
10.
Remove the front crossmember.
DAMPER INSTALLATION.
1.
There are two different templates, one for the right side and one for the left side of the crossmember.
2.
Set the templates on the front crossmember.
3.
Mark the 8 positions to be drilled on the top of the crossmember by using both templates.
4.
Remove the templates and center punch the marks.
