Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
4) Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
5) Tighten the following points in the order shown below when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.
1) Transverse link and stabilizer
Tightening torque: 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft. lbs.)
2) Transverse link and crossmember
Tightening torque: 125 Nm (12. 7 kgf-m, 92.3 ft. lbs.)
3) Transverse link rear bushing and body
Tightening torque: 250 Nm (25.5 kgf-m, 134: ft. lbs.)
6) Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY
FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST, press the front bushing out of place. ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
REAR BUSHING
1) Scribe an aligning mark on the transverse link and rear bushing.
2) Loosen the nut and remove rear bushing.
ASSEMBLY
FRONT BUSHING