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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 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.
    G12513071Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    Clamp - stabilizer bushing: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    Stabilizer link: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

    Support plate - front crossmember: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

    Under cover front - transmission: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Under cover COMPL - front: Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT UNDER COVER .

  3. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88. ft-lb)