Rear Lateral Link (front): 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.
Check if the collar is protruding from the rear axle housing.
If the collar comes off from the rear axle housing, replace the rear axle housing with a new part.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the rear lateral link assembly front for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the boot on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
Install the rear lateral link assembly front.
CAUTION:
- When installing the adjusting bolt (g), make sure to fix the bolt side in place and tighten the nut side (f).
- Align alignment marks (h) on the adjusting bolt for the rear lateral link assembly front and on the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the trailing link assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

Nut side: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Refer to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .