Fitment for:

• 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Front Driver Side & Passenger Side Suspension Strut Assembly

Recommended replacement cycle:

Since the average annual distance of the car is 20,000 kilometers, and the shock absorber needs to be replaced in pairs, the replacement frequency is obtained every 4 years. In fact, the replacement frequency will vary depending on the car condition, road condition and shock absorber manufacturer.When driving a certain number of kilometers, we should take corresponding measures to ensure our driving safety.

• 20.000km: Please check your shock absorber
• 80.000km: Need to replace your shock absorber
• 100.000km: Please replace your shock absorber as soon as possible

The following methods can be used to check whether the shock absorber works well:

• Under normal circumstances, oil leakage in the shock absorber means that there is a 
• problem with your shock absorber. You should repair it at this time to avoid abnormal 
• operation of the shock absorber.
• Press the bumper firmly, and then release it. If the car jumps 2 or 3 times, it means 
• that the shock absorber is working well.
• When the car is driving slowly and braking urgently, if the car vibrates violently, it 
• means there is a problem with the shock absorber.
• The car stops after driving 10km on the road with poor road conditions and touches the 
• outer shell with your hands. If the temperature is not high enough, it means that there is 
• no resistance inside the shock absorber and the shock absorber does not work.

At this time you should know if it is time to replace the shock absorber.

Precautions for replacing the shock absorber:

• When installing a new shock absorber, you should pay attention to whether the model matches, please pay attention to the matching model list before purchasing, and confirm whether the left and right are correct.
• Check the quality status of the new shock absorber, such as whether there is oil leakage in the appearance, etc., pay special attention to the surface of the piston not to be bumped.
• Professional tools must be used during installation, and the shock absorber must not be forcibly installed.
• Pay attention to whether the installation position between the shock absorber and the body and the car is correct.
• During the assembly process, be sure to protect the surface of the piston rod, and avoid using tools to pull the piston rod or bump or scratch the piston rod, otherwise the shock absorber will leak oil.
• All nuts should be new and tightened according to the specified parameters of the vehicle to ensure that the tightening torque of the connection part meets the specified parameters of the vehicle.
• When tightening the nuts of the connecting part, it should be carried out in the natural state of the tire and meet the specified parameters of the vehicle.

Installation Guideline:

• Make sure you need new shocks. 
• Purchase new shock absorbers.
• Consider upgrading your shocks.
• Jack your vehicle in an appropriate location.
• Check the shock mountings and spray them with metal cleaner.
• Remove bolts from the shock tower. 
• Disconnect the shock from the suspension.
• Remove the shock absorber from the bottom and top bolts.
• Fit the new shock back onto the suspension control arm. 
• If needed, you may once again affix the anti-roll bar if you removed it earlier.
• Check your torque specs in the service manual.
• Repeat the steps to replace the other 3 shock absorbers, if necessary.