Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Stabilizer Bushing
CAUTION:
- For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Install the stabilizer clamp with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
Check the rubber bushing stabilizer front for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Install the rubber bushing stabilizer front.
- Install the clamp stabilizer.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Install the front exhaust pipe.(H4DO model) Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear).(H4DOTC model) Ref. to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
- Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.