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Rear Suspension System: Stabilizer: Installation: Stabilizer

  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 clamp - stabilizer bushing.

    Tightening torque: 

    30 N.m (3.1kgf-m, 22.1ft-lb)

  3. Install the sub frame assembly.
    1. Lift the sub frame assembly using a transmission jack.
    2. Install the right and left sub frame supports, and install the sub frame assembly.
      CAUTION:
      • The sub frame assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
      • While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, raise it slowly with a transmission jack.
      G12400672Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Tightening torque: 

      Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT .

  4. Install the bolts on the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Crosstrek model: 85 N.m (8.7kgf-m, 62.7ft-lb)

  5. Install the stabilizer link (upper part). (Model with stabilizer)

    Tightening torque: 

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

  6. Install the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)
    CAUTION: Do not apply impact to the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler or forcibly move the arm. Doing so may cause sensor damage and malfunction.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5N.m (0.8kgf-m, 5.5ft-lb)

  7. Install the clamp of the sub rear harness.
  8. Install the cable assembly - parking brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)

  9. Install the cable assembly - parking brake to the parking brake shoe. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the brake hose bracket and the disc brake assembly - rear.

    Tightening torque: 

    Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.4kgf-m, 24.3ft-lb)

    Disc brake assembly - rear: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to BRAKE>General Description>COMPONENT>REAR DISC BRAKE .

  11. Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5N.m (0.8kgf-m, 5.5ft-lb)

  12. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  16. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  17. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
    • Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
    • Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
    CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
    • Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
    • VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
  18. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .
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