Rear Lateral Link: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Always tighten bushings with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Rear lateral link

80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)

Shock absorber

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.