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Front Stabilizer: Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new self-locking nut.
    • Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) 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
      G03808113Courtesy 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: 

    Jack-up plate to crossmember: 

    70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 52 ft-lb) 

    Stabilizer link to front transverse link: 

    55 N.m (5.6 kgf-m, 41 ft-lb) 

    Stabilizer to crossmember: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

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