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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 for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Check the stabilizer link for damage.
  2. Install the front stabilizer.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to let the dust boot of the stabilizer link turn over or fall off when installing. If a deformed dust boot is installed, the dust boot may be damaged.
    • The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the front side (1) of the vehicle.
      G07913971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • The stabilizer link RH is different from LH. Therefore, make sure that the stabilizer link is installed correctly by checking the paint mark.
    G12405987Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Put the front stabilizer in from the right side of vehicle.
  2. Install the right and left stabilizer brackets.

    Tightening torque:

    Stabilizer bracket: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

  3. Install the right and left stabilizer links.

    Tightening torque:

    Stabilizer link: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

  4. Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque:

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

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