How to Install a Sway Bar Kit and Sway Bar Link on a Subaru Forester?

New 'self-locking' mounting nuts should be used when fitting the sway bar links as recommended by the manufacturer. First, free the wheel lug nuts then block the rear wheels, lift the front part of the motor vehicle and place it securely on jack stands then remove the front wheels. Subsequently, if there is one, remove the nuts of the links connecting the sway bar kit to the control arms, and then remove the fasteners of the clips of the sway bar bushing. For late model link designs, loosen the nut with an Allen head screw that is placed at the end of the link's ballstud. Next take off the sway bar bushing clamps and the sway bar kit for additional information of the repair procedure. Go further to unbolt the bushings from the sway bar kit and perform crack, deterioration or general ageing check on the bushing and for the sway bar kit, check the curved parts likewise the deformation and replace parts where necessary. There is a tradition of installing systems in reverse order to the removal process with specific effort being applied to the fasteners to bring them to the correct torque. Last, fix the wheels and lug nuts, drop the car, and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended pound-force.

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Subaru Forester Link Assembly Front STABILIZER
Part Number: 20420XA000
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Stabilizer; Link, Stabilizer Link
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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- Other Name: Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit; Link
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 20420AG00A, 20470SA000, 20470FE000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2013 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Link Ay STABILIZER Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 20420SL000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Link Assembly STABILIZER Front
Part Number: 20420FL030
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- Other Name: Link Ay STABILIZER Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 20420SL010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Part Number: 20470AJ010
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Stabilizer,Rear; Link, Stabilizer Link
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20470SC000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Link Assembly STABILIZER Rear Rear
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- Other Name: Link Ay STABILIZER Rear R
- Position: Rear,Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Part Number: 20470SA000
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Stabilizer
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 20470SA001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2011 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Stabilizer; Link, Stabilizer Link
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 20420AA003, 20420AA001, 20420AA002, 20420AA000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Link Assembly STABILIZER Rear
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- Other Name: Link Assembly-Stabilizer,Rear; Link, Stabilizer Link
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20470SA010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester STABILIZER Link Assembly Rear
Part Number: 20481AA001
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly-Stabilizer,Rear; Link, Stabilizer Link
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 20481AA000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Part Number: 20470SC000
$43.65 MSRP: $63.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly-Stabilizer,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 20470AJ010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester STABILIZER Link Assembly Front
Part Number: 20420AA003
$43.46 MSRP: $62.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly-Front Stabilizer
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 20420AA004
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)
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Subaru Forester Link Assembly STABILIZER Rear L
Part Number: 20470FL010
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Ay STABILIZER Rear L
- Position: Rear,Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Part Number: 20470SA010
$29.49 MSRP: $42.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Link Assembly-Stabilizer,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 20470SA011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Subaru Forester | X, XS | 2.5L H4

Subaru Forester Sway Bar Link

The Subaru Forester Sway Bar Link connects the sway bar to the suspension. This allows the sway bar to counteract body roll when the vehicle corners. The Sway Bar Link attaches the bar to a control arm so that, as one wheel rises on a turn, the bar can resist excessive lean and keep weight more evenly spread across the tires. The Sway Bar Link enhances steering response, handling stability, and road contact by softening this motion. The sole task of the Subaru suspension system component is to join the sway bar to the moving suspension element. The component works together with springs and dampers. A Sway Bar Link usually has joints at each end, allowing the sway bar and the arm to pivot to avoid binding while still being stiff. This essential part is on every Subaru Forester. By maintaining the condition of the Sway Bar Link in your Subaru Forester, you are helping maintain the balanced cornering feel that drivers expect from Subaru Foresters. As a result, the Forester is confident through turns.

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Subaru Forester Sway Bar Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Link Assembly Front STABILIZER
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Q:
How to Install a Sway Bar Kit and Sway Bar Link on a Subaru Forester?
Posted by Caleb S.
A:
New 'self-locking' mounting nuts should be used when fitting the sway bar links as recommended by the manufacturer. First, free the wheel lug nuts then block the rear wheels, lift the front part of the motor vehicle and place it securely on jack stands then remove the front wheels. Subsequently, if there is one, remove the nuts of the links connecting the sway bar kit to the Control Arms, and then remove the fasteners of the clips of the sway bar bushing. For late model link designs, loosen the nut with an Allen head screw that is placed at the end of the link's ballstud. Next take off the sway bar bushing clamps and the sway bar kit for additional information of the repair procedure. Go further to unbolt the bushings from the sway bar kit and perform crack, deterioration or general ageing check on the bushing and for the sway bar kit, check the curved parts likewise the deformation and replace parts where necessary. There is a tradition of installing systems in reverse order to the removal process with specific effort being applied to the fasteners to bring them to the correct torque. Last, fix the wheels and lug nuts, drop the car, and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended pound-force.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist William / Mar 13, 2023