Front Stabilizer: Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE:

   • Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) while aligning it with paint mark on stabilizer.
   • Ensure that bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors when installing.
   Fig 1: Identifying Bushing And Stabilizer Identifications
   Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Always tighten the bushing location when tires are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

Tightening torque: 

Jack-up plate to crossmember: 

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 52 ft-lb) 

Stabilizer link to front transverse link (STI model): 

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb) 

Stabilizer link to front transverse link (Except STi model): 

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb) 

Stabilizer to crossmember: 

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)