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Rear Stabilizer: Installation

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.
  • Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the "G" character facing upward.
  • When installing, align the edge of identification paint (a) to the end face of the bushing (b).
Fig 1: Stabilizer Bushing Paint Mark
G08318353Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Check the bushing - stabilizer for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Check the stabilizer link for damage.
  2. Install the rear stabilizer.

    Tightening torque: 

    Clamp - stabilizer bushing: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) 

    Stabilizer link: 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)