Subaru 2001 LEGACY User manual

This service manual has been prepared to provide
SUBARU service personnel with the necessary infor-
mation and data for the correct maintenance and
repair of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures for maintenance,
disassembling, reassembling, inspection and adjust-
ment of components and diagnostics for guidance of
experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual fully to ensure
complete repair work for satisfying our customers by
keeping their vehicle in optimum condition. When
replacement of parts during repair work is needed, be
sure to use SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifications con-
tained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication
approval.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
2001 LEGACY SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
SUPPLEMENT FOR 6 CYLINDER
ENGINE MODEL
G2281GE

2001 LEGACY SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
SUPPLEMENT FOR 6 CYLINDER
ENGINE MODEL
G2281GE

REAR SUSPENSION
RS
Page
1. General Description.....................................................................................2
2. Wheel Alignment .........................................................................................8
3. Rear Stabilizer...........................................................................................14
4. Rear Arm ...................................................................................................15
5. Link Upper .................................................................................................19
6. Rear Shock Absorber ................................................................................21
7. Link Front ..................................................................................................25
8. Link Rear ...................................................................................................26
9. Rear Sub Frame........................................................................................28
10. Helper........................................................................................................29
11. General Diagnostic Table ..........................................................................30

1. General Description S201001
A: SPECIFICATIONS S201001E49
Item Sedan Wagon OUTBACK
Camber (tolerance: ±0°45′)−0°30′−0°20′−0°10′
Toe-in 0±3mm(0±0.12 in)
Each toe-in angle: ±0°15′
Wheel arch height
[tolerance:
+12
/
−24
mm (
+0.47
/
−0.94
in)]
371 mm
(14.61 in)
381 mm
(15.00 in)
421 mm
(16.57 in)
Thrust angle 0°±30′
Diameter of stabilizer 2.0 L Wagon model 15 mm (0.59 in)
Except 2.0 L Wagon model 14 mm (0.55 in)
NOTE:
쐌Front and rear toe-ins and front camber can be
adjusted. If toe-in or camber tolerance exceeds
specifications, adjust toe-in and camber to the
middle value of specification.
쐌The other items indicated in the specification
table cannot be adjusted. If the other items
exceeds specifications, check suspension parts
and connections for deformities; replace with new
ones as required.
B4M2250C
(1) Front
A−B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out
α1, α2: Each toe-in angle
RS-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear Suspension

B: COMPONENT S201001A05
1. REAR SUSPENSION S201001A0501
B4M1782B
(1) Shock absorber
(2) Self-locking nut
(3) Stabilizer
(4) Stabilizer bushing
(5) Clamp
(6) Stabilizer link
(7) Link rear
(8) Adjusting bolt
(9) Link rear bushing
(10) Adjusting washer
(11) Rear arm
(12) Rear arm rear bushing
(13) Rear arm front bushing
(14) Rear arm bracket
(15) Hub bearing unit
(16) Helper
(17) Link upper
(18) Link upper bushing (Inside)
(19) Link upper bushing (Outside)
(20) Link front
(21) Rear sub frame
(22) Support sub frame (RH)
(23) Support sub frame (LH)
(24) Stopper upper (Except OUT-
BACK model)
(25) Stopper upper (OUTBACK
MODEL)
(26) Stopper lower
Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
T2: 40 (4.1, 30)
T3: 44 (4.5, 32.5)
T4: 65 (6.6, 48)
T5: 110 (11.2, 81)
T6: 120 (12.2, 88)
T7: 150 (15.3, 111)
T8: 160 (16.3, 118)
T9: 175 (17.8, 129)
RS-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Rear Suspension

2. SHOCK ABSORBER S201001A0502
B4M1860A
(1) Mount
(2) Rubber seat upper
(3) Dust cover
(4) Coil spring
(5) Shock absorber
(6) Self-locking nut Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
T2: 35 (3.6, 26)
T3: 160 (16.3, 118)
RS-4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear Suspension

C: CAUTION S201001A03
쐌Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera-
tion.
쐌Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
쐌Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust or dirt.
쐌Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary
removal, installation, disassembly, and replace-
ment.
쐌Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the
equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of
another grade or from other manufacturers.
쐌Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
쐌Place shop jacks or safety stands at the speci-
fied points.
쐌Apply grease onto sliding or revolution surfaces
before installation.
쐌Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply
sufficient amount of grease to avoid damage and
deformation.
쐌Before securing a part on a vise, place cushion-
ing material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate,
or shop cloth between the part and the vise.
쐌Before disposing shock absorbers, be sure to
bleed gas completely. Also, do not throw away in
fire.
RS-5
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Rear Suspension

D: PREPARATION TOOL S201001A17
1. SPECIAL TOOLS S201001A1701
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
B4M2378A
927380002 ADAPTER Used as an adapter for camber & caster gauge
when measuring camber and caster.
(1) 28199AC000 PLATE
(2) 28199AC010 BOLT
B4M2379
20099AE000 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing link rear bushing.
B4M2380
20099AE010 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing link upper bushing.
B4M2381
20099AE020 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing rear arm front bushing.
RS-6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear Suspension

ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
B4M2382
20099AE040 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing rear arm rear bushing.
B4M2383
20099AE030 HELPER SOCKET
WRENCH
Used for replacing helper.
B4M2384
927760000 STRUT MOUNT
SOCKET
Used for disassembling and assembling strut
and shock mount.
2. GENERAL PURPOSE TOOLS S201001A1702
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Alignment Gauge Used for wheel alignment measurement.
Turning Radius Gauge Used for wheel alignment measurement.
Toe-in Gauge Used for toe-in measurement.
Transmission Jack Used for suspension assembly/disassembly.
Bearing Puller Used for removing bushings.
RS-7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Rear Suspension

2. Wheel Alignment S201116
A: INSPECTION S201116A10
Check, adjust and/or measure wheel alignment in accordance with procedures indicated in figure:
B4M1088A
RS-8
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear Suspension