How Do Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers Work on a Subaru Outback?

If the struts or springs show wear (leaking, loss of damping, chipped or sagging springs), secure the strut assembly in a vise. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the upper spring seat. Remove the damper shaft nut, upper strut mount, and spacer. Inspect the bearing, remove the upper spring seat, rubber seat, and dust cover. Lift the compressed spring, remove the rubber bumper, and purge air from the strut by compressing the damper rod. Reinstall the bumper, place the spring onto the insulator, and reinstall the dust cover, rubber seat, upper spring seat, spacer, and strut mount. Install a new nut and tighten.

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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AL04A
$141.63 MSRP: $207.07
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- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Right; Strut
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AL02A
$106.92 MSRP: $154.95
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber-Rear; Strut
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AJ04B
$133.68 MSRP: $193.73
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- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Right; Strut
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Replaces: 20310AJ04A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AL05A
$141.63 MSRP: $207.07
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- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Left; Strut
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AJ05B
$133.68 MSRP: $193.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Left; Strut
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Replaces: 20310AJ05A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AJ02B
$97.68 MSRP: $141.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber-Rear; Strut
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20365AJ02A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AN00A
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- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Rh
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AL17A
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- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Lh
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback STRUT Complete Front Left
Part Number: 20310AJ11A
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- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Left; Strut
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2013-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AG04A
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- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Right; Strut
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AL11A
$141.63 MSRP: $207.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Lh
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AL16A
$141.63 MSRP: $207.07
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- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Rh
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AL21A
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- Other Name: Shock Abs COMPL R
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AN01A
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- Other Name: Shock Abs COMPL R
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AN05A
$141.08 MSRP: $206.25
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- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Lh
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2022-2025 Subaru Outback | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AN00A
$112.59 MSRP: $163.17
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Abs COMPL R
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AL10A
$141.63 MSRP: $207.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Rh
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Complete Rear
Part Number: 20365AL11A
$106.92 MSRP: $154.95
You Save: $48.03 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Abs COMPL R
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Left Hand
Part Number: 20310AN03A
$141.08 MSRP: $206.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STRUT COMPL F Lh
- Position: Front,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Strut Complete Front Right Hand
Part Number: 20310AE44A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Complete-Front Right; Strut
- Position: Front,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo

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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber

A Subaru Outback Shock Absorber is a device that is fitted inside the vehicle's suspension system that controls the motion of the suspension. It turns the kinetic energy that is created through bumps and cornering into heat that is dissipated into the hydraulic fluid. The component integrates with springs to restrict body bounce, stabilize the vehicle's nose dive during braking, and maintain constant tire contact. This leads to reliable steering response and braking response, attained by the reliable operation of the Shock Absorber. The Shock Absorber loses its ability to meter movement accurately when fluid leaks from it or when the bushings wear. As a result, the Outback rides harshly, bottoms out, and rolls excessively in corners. Get them replaced to restore Subaru ride comfort. Internal parts, such as the metering valve, will cycle thousands of times over short distances, so fatigue can occur without visible damage. Using the overall behavior of the vehicle is a practical way to detect this drop-off. A well-functioning Shock Absorber will also help prevent cupping and promote uniform tire wear. The Subaru suspension should have a functioning Shock Absorber to ensure predictable handling and smooth suspension travel similar to the smoothness Subaru owners expect from their Outback.

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Subaru Outback Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Strut Complete Front Right Hand
20310AE44A
Q:
How Do Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers Work on a Subaru Outback?
Posted by Sergey K.
A:
If the struts or springs show wear (leaking, loss of damping, chipped or sagging springs), secure the strut assembly in a vise. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the upper spring seat. Remove the damper shaft nut, upper strut mount, and spacer. Inspect the bearing, remove the upper spring seat, rubber seat, and dust cover. Lift the compressed spring, remove the rubber bumper, and purge air from the strut by compressing the damper rod. Reinstall the bumper, place the spring onto the insulator, and reinstall the dust cover, rubber seat, upper spring seat, spacer, and strut mount. Install a new nut and tighten.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jayson / Mar 08, 2026