Rear BILSTEIN® Shock Absorbers- Design Changes – 2018-2019 Subaru WRX & WRX STI

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NHTSA ID Number: 10183697

Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-81-20

Summary

This bulletin announces design changes made to certain rear shock absorbers used on the models listed.

 


NUMBER: 05-81-20
DATE: 11/10/20

APPLICABILITY: 2018-19MY WRX and WRX STI
SUBJECT: Rear BILSTEIN® Shock Absorbers- Design Changes

 

INTRODUCTION:

This bulletin announces design changes made to the BILSTEIN rear shock absorbers used on the models listed above.  The changes listed below were made to enhance the durability of the seals and to prevent oil loss:

  • guide bushing changed from a dry type to a wet type
  • configuration of the guide bushing, oil seal and dust seal were changed.

 

PART INFORMATION:

REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.

The part number for the new SHOCK ABSORBER – REAR is 20365VA061.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

The service procedures for rear shock absorber replacement remain unchanged.  Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair.   Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time.  This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
SUBARU WRX 2018-2019
SUBARU WRX STI 2018-2019

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 05-81-20
DATE: 11/10/20

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