Front Transverse Link: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza and 2002 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
These bolts should be tighten 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 the rear bushing of the transverse link to body.CAUTION: Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
- Install the bolts used to connect the transverse link to crossmember and temporarily tighten with nut.
- Insert the ball joint into housing.CAUTION: Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
- Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten bolts. See Figure.NOTE: Move the rear bushing back and forth until transverse link-to-rear bushing clearance is established before tightening. See Fig 1.
- Tighten the following points in the order shown below when the 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
- Install sub-frame. See SUBFRAME .
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.