Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 1926

NOTE:
¼ Move rear bushing back and forth until trans-
verse link-to-rear bushing clearance is established
(as indicated in figure.) before tightening.
¼ Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
(1) Rear bushing
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using ST, press front bushing out of place.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Scribe an aligning mark on transverse link and
rear bushing.
2) Loosen nut and remove rear bushing.
FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK
S4M0352A
S202113A06
S202113A0601
G4M0494
S202113A0602
G4M0495
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedures.
CAUTION:
Install front bushing in correct direction, as
shown in figure.
(1) Face bushing toward center of ball joint
(2) Ball joint
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Install rear bushing to transverse link and align
aligning marks scribed on the two.
2) Tighten self-locking nut.
CAUTION:
¼ Discard
loosened
replace with a new one.
¼ While holding rear bushing so as not to
change position of aligning marks, tighten self-
locking nut.
Tightening torque:
186 N·m (19.0 kgf-m, 137 ft-lb)
E: INSPECTION
1) Check transverse link for wear, damage and
cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check bushings for cracks, fatigue or damage.
3) Check rear bushing for oil leaks.
FS-15
Front Suspension
S202113A02
S202113A0201
S4M0351A
S202113A0202
self-locking nut
S202113A10
and