Rear Suspension - SUBARU: Description

Rear suspension is of the independent type and utilizes semi-trailing arms and torsion bars. A crossmember, which contains the torsion bars, is attached to body. The semi-trailing arms attach to crossmember at inner pivot points and to torsion bar ends at outer pivot points. Double-acting shock absorbers are mounted between body and semi-trailing arms. Models with 4-WD have an arm mounted in center of crossmember which simplifies adjustment of riding height.

Fig 1: Subaru Rear Suspension Components (2-Wheel Drive Shown; 4-Wheel Drive Similar)

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