Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2134

FRONT SUSPENSION
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.
(1)
(2)
(1) Face bushing toward center of ball joint
(2) Ball joint
(3) ±3°
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Install the rear bushing to transverse link, and
then align the aligning marks scribed on the two.
2) Tighten the new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
While holding the rear bushing so as not to change
position of aligning marks, tighten the self-locking
nut.
Tightening torque:
190 N·m (19.4 kgf-m, 140 ft-lb)
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-
age.
3) Check the rear bushing for oil leaks.
FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK
(3)
FS-00102
FS-18