Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1907

(3) Transverse link rear bushing and body
Tightening torque:
250 N·m (25.5 kgf-m, 184 ft-lb)
NOTE:
• Move the rear bushing back and forth until trans-
verse link-to-rear bushing clearance is established
(as indicated in the figure) before tightening.
• Check the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
(1) Rear bushing
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST, press the front bushing out of place.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Scribe an aligning mark on the transverse link
and rear bushing.
2) Loosen the nut and remove rear bushing.
FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Install the front bushing in correct direction, as
shown in the figure.
S4M0352A
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Install the rear bushing to transverse link and
align aligning marks scribed on the two.
2) Tighten the self-locking nut.
CAUTION:
• Discard the loosened self-locking nut and re-
place with a new one.
• While holding the rear bushing so as not to
change position of aligning marks, tighten the
self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
E: INSPECTION
1) Check the transverse link for wear, damage and
cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check the bushings for cracks, fatigue or dam-
G4M0494
age.
3) Check the rear bushing for oil leaks.
G4M0495
FS-17
(1) Face bushing toward center of ball joint
(2) Ball joint
190 N·m (19.4 kgf-m, 140 ft-lb)
FRONT SUSPENSION
S4M0351A