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Lateral Link: Assembly

  1. Using the same ST as that used during disassembly.
  2. If it is difficult to press the bushing into trailing link, apply water-diluted TIRE LUBE to the inner surface of ST as a lubricant.

    Specified lubricant: 

    TIRE LUBE: water = 1: 3 

  3. Using the ST, press the bushing into place.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bushing
    G03808147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press the ST plunger until bushing flange protrudes beyond lateral link.
    Fig 2: Identifying ST Installer And Remover Set Plunger
    G03808148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Turn the lateral link upside down. Press the ST plunger in opposite direction that outlined in the former procedure until bushing is correctly positioned in trailing link.
    Fig 3: Pressing ST Installer And Remover Set Plunger In Opposite Direction
    G03808149Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.