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Rear Stabilizer: Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new nut.
    • Install the bushing while aligning it with paint mark on stabilizer.
    • Ensure that bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors (paint mark) when installing.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Marks And Bushing Identification Color
      G03808132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Always tighten the rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

    Tightening torque: 

    Stabilizer link to rear lateral link 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Stabilizer to stabilizer bracket 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)