Rear Lateral Link: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the lateral link assembly - rear for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
Install the lateral link assembly - rear.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. < Ref. to COMPONENT , General Description. >
Install the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value. >
- "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode": < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U). >
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to REINITIALIZATION , PROCEDURE, Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >