Rear Suspension System: Stabilizer: Installation: Stabilizer

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the rubber bushing stabilizer rear for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Check the stabilizer link rear for damage.
Install the clamp stabilizer.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
Install the rear suspension assembly.
1. Lift the rear suspension assembly using a transmission jack.
2. Install the support sub frame front on the left and right sides, and install the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
- The rear suspension assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is firmly supported so that it is level.
- While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, raise it slowly with a transmission jack.
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Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT .
Install the bolts and nuts on lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link rear (upper part).
Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 ft-lb)
Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket and the disc brake assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

Brake hose bracket: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Disc brake assembly rear: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to BRAKE>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR DISC BRAKE .
Install the sensor sub assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the protector tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.
After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .

NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.