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Subaru Forester - Suspension system

Suspension System Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / sh, mk 3)

Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / SH, MK 3)
Replacing the Rear Suspension on the Subaru Forester
Below are the instructions for removing and replacing the rear suspension on the Subaru Forester. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel; then, …Read all…
Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Removing the Rear Shock Absorber
In general, in rear suspensions, the damper and spring (which make up a shock absorber) are not co-axial as in the case of front suspensions. However, for the …Read all…
Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Rear Shock Absorber Replacement
To install new shock absorbers, start by unscrewing the fastening bolts of the rear wheel before lifting the vehicle. Position the car on suitable axle stands …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Loosen the wheel fastening bolts without removing them before lifting the vehicle with the jack; after lifting it, apply a suitable axle stand and complete the …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / SH, MK 3)
Replacing Rear Shock Absorbers
In this video tutorial, the rear shock absorbers of a Subaru Forester are removed and replaced. First, the wear level of the old suspension is measured after …Read all…
Posted on 21 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Replacing Front Shock Absorbers
Loosen the wheel fixing bolts before lifting the vehicle, then raise it with a jack and secure it on appropriate axle stands; proceed to dismantle the shock …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Suspension System Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / sg, mk 2)

Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / SH, MK 3)
Replacing the Rear Suspension on the Subaru Forester
Below are the instructions for removing and replacing the rear suspension on the Subaru Forester. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel; then, …Read all…
Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Removing the Rear Shock Absorber
In general, in rear suspensions, the damper and spring (which make up a shock absorber) are not co-axial as in the case of front suspensions. However, for the …Read all…
Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Rear Shock Absorber Replacement
To install new shock absorbers, start by unscrewing the fastening bolts of the rear wheel before lifting the vehicle. Position the car on suitable axle stands …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Loosen the wheel fastening bolts without removing them before lifting the vehicle with the jack; after lifting it, apply a suitable axle stand and complete the …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / SH, MK 3)
Replacing Rear Shock Absorbers
In this video tutorial, the rear shock absorbers of a Subaru Forester are removed and replaced. First, the wear level of the old suspension is measured after …Read all…
Posted on 21 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2)
Replacing Front Shock Absorbers
Loosen the wheel fixing bolts before lifting the vehicle, then raise it with a jack and secure it on appropriate axle stands; proceed to dismantle the shock …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Where is the Spare Wheel in the Peugeot 5008?

This video shows where the spare wheel is located in the Peugeot 5008 and how to access it, useful in case of a puncture. As shown, the wheel is not in the usual boot compartment but underneath it, outside the vehicle. To free the wheel, first gather the tools provided, then open the boot, locate the small indicated hatch, and open it. Next, loosen the bolt just released using the large socket wrench enough to lower the wheel to the ground.

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