Front Suspension System And Wheel Alignment: Stabilizer: Installation: Stabilizer
CAUTION:
- For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
- Install the rubber bushing stabilizer front so that the slit does not shift to the right or left.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
- For Crosstrek model, install the clamp stabilizer with the anti-dislocation flange facing the outside of the vehicle.
- Install the clamp stabilizer with the peak of triangle facing the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
- The rubber bushing stabilizer front can be used with its slit facing either front or rear.
- For Crosstrek model, the left and right clamp stabilizers differ in shape.
- Install the following parts.
- Stabilizer front
- Rubber bushing stabilizer front
- Clamp stabilizer
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Connect the stabilizer link front (lower). Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the crossmember support rear LH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
- Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .