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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT ARMASSEMBLYBUSHING REAR - FRONT ARM
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Bushing Rear - Front Arm

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Bushing Rear - Front Arm
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Check the front arm for damage or cracks, and replace if defective.
    • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for damage.
  2. Install the rear bushing assembly to the bushing rear - front arm.
    CAUTION: Confirm the installing direction and install securely.
    1. Install the spacer - arm front (a) and the stopper - rubber front (b).
      Fig 1: Installing Spacer - Arm Front And Stopper - Rubber Front
      G10276635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the rear bushing assembly so that the rib (a) faces the upper side of the vehicle and the protrusion (b) faces the rear side of the vehicle.
      Fig 2: Installing Rear Bushing Assembly Rib
      G10276636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the plate - arm front (d) and the stopper - rubber front (c).
      Fig 3: Installing Plate - Arm Front And Stopper - Rubber Front
      G10276637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Using new self-locking nuts, install the rear bushing assembly to the bushing rear - front arm by matching the alignment marks that have been marked when removing.

      Tightening torque: 

      140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103.3 ft-lb) 

      • Front arm assembly replacement: align the alignment mark (a) of the bushing rear - front arm with the cutout portion of the front arm assembly.
        Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Mark Of Bushing Rear - Front Arm
        G10276631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • Bushing rear - front arm replacement: align the alignment mark (b) on the front arm assembly with an imaginary line extending from the rib portion of the bushing rear - front arm.
        Fig 5: Identifying Alignment Mark On Front Arm Assembly
        G10276632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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