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This video shows you how to install new front sway bar links from TRQ on your 2010-2014 Subaru Outback. Sway bar links connect the sway bar (stabilizer bar) to other suspension components. They have a movable joint that can be damaged or wear out over time. When that happens, the joints get loose, and rattle.
This repair was done on a 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Wagon 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2010 Subaru Outback
2011 Subaru Outback
2012 Subaru Outback
2013 Subaru Outback
2014 Subaru Outback
Tools you will need:
• 17mm Wrench https://trq.video/oaca-1AXAA00010
• 17mm Socket https://trq.video/ob5z-1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket
• Locking Pliers https://trq.video/ooE-1AXAA00139
• Ratchet https://trq.video/ob7o-1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench https://trq.video/oa9Q-1AXAA00044
• Gloves https://trq.video/oa2D-1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses
• 6mm Hex Socket
• Floor Jack https://trq.video/oav9-1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands https://trq.video/oaia-1AXAA00065
• Wheel Chocks
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"Get the lug nut'z started" (by hand )…
I find that when you actually do a search for Subaru Forester or Outback sway bar link torque specs, it's hard to find the real number. Some spec sheets say 44.2 ft. lb and some say 33.2 ft.lb. I just did 34 ft. lb and it worked good.
Something that wasn't shown, if the new links are very stiff you may not be able to get them set properly. If this is the case carefully set the link in a vise then loosen the back nut on the threads (22mm) until you can manipulate the threads by hand.
U realize to torque properly you must hit torque spec not Ugg’s dugga then make ratchet click lmao. Not one them at torque spec js. You just verified it was over spec by what you did lmao
Help. My TRQ end links for 2018 forester came with 2 loose washers in each package. Do these need to be installed? OEM didnt have these washers.
Do you happen to know why the torque spec for the top nut is less than half that of the bottom nut? Both appear to be holding the same type of materials together and are on the same size bolt. I’m doing our 2016 Crosstrek and can’t find anything for torque specs (except 44 ft lbs).