• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.

• Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to flames or fire.

• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.

• Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease with another grade or from other manufacturers.

• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

• Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

• Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning materials such as wood blocks, aluminum plates, or waste cloth between the part and the vise.