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Front Stabilizer: Installation

  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Check the bushing - stabilizer for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Check the stabilizer link assembly for damage.
  2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bushing Clamp Installation Dimension
      G08318304Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Install the under cover so that the under cover front end (b) comes inside of the bumper face - front (a).
    Fig 2: Identifying Under Cover Installation Proper And Improper Position
    G08316390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to  COMPONENT  , General Description.> 

  3. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    Except for C4 model: 120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

    C4 model: 100 N.m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)