Rear Stabilizer: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a new self-locking nut.
- Ensure the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors.
- To install the stabilizer bushing, align the paint mark end of stabilizer to the end of stabilizer bushing.
- The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bracket
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
Tightening torque:

Stabilizer link

44 N.m (4.5kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)

Stabilizer bracket

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)