Front Transverse Link: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester and 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: These bolts should be tightened to such an extent that they can still move back and forth in the oblong shaped hole in the bracket (which holds the bushing).

Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts used to secure rear bushing of transverse link to body.
Install the bolts used to connect transverse link to crossmember and temporarily tighten with a new self-locking nut.
Insert the ball joint into housing.
Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut. See Figure.
Tighten the following points in the order shown below when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.
- Transverse link and stabilizer
- Transverse link and crossmember
- Transverse link rear bushing and body
Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.