Rear Stabilizer: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a new self-locking nut.
- Ensure the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors.
- To install the stabilizer bushing, align the paint mark end of stabilizer to the end of stabilizer bushing.
- Stabilizer bracket has an orientation, so install it with the arrow mark faced to the upper side of vehicle.
Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bracket
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state that wheels are in full contact with the ground and the vehicle is curb weight.

Tightening torque:

Stabilizer link: 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
Stabilizer bracket: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)