Upper Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Use a new self-locking nut.
Always tighten the bushing when the arm is positioned in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
Tightening torque:

Upper arm - Rear sub frame

150 N.m (15.30 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Upper arm - Rear housing

80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb)

Rear ABS wheel speed sensor bracket

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)