Liftedlego96 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Went to replace the rear lateral arm ( or atleast that's what I think it's called could be stabilizer bar?) on my 2014 subaru forester due to a mangled bushing and worn ball joint. Come to find out there is an alignment bolt and washer that adjusts the alignment on the rear wheel. I broke the nut free but the bolt was stuck in the bushing. The only solution I saw was to cut the bolt and replace it. The only issue is that I can't find one anywhere! Does anyone know the proper name or part number for the bolt and washer? It would help me greatly. I had to toss the lateral arm back together since I could not find the proper bolt and now my alignment is way off. My next solution involves calling the dealer and trying to describe to them the part I m looking for... the bolt has a 22mm head and the nut is 19mm. I can post a pic if needed. Thanks ahead of time for any info giving, it's greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2014_Forester-25L-CVT-Base-Premium/_54106_6029067/REAR-SUSPENSION/S13-201-01.html Not sure if this is your exact model, click around and see if you can find it. Or start from https://parts.subaru.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liftedlego96 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 That's it! Thank you! I found a diagram like that but it didn't have the bolt and washer listed. Can't thank you enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Is it P12003 and M700154? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liftedlego96 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 It sure is, nailed it! Have you ever needed to replace a similar part? Any tips? I think I'll be fine after I cut it off but there are always hidden tricks ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Not exactly that bolt, but similar issue. I've had bolts seize to the bushing collar. Depending on how accessible they are, my main go to is hammering at them with a beefy socket extension. I have a used impact extension just for punching things loose. The black ones that don't shatter, chrome ones do. They're also easy to grind to whatever shape needed. If you already have the replacement lateral link, you could cut out the old link with an angle grinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liftedlego96 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 I was able to undo everything needed to remove the lateral link but that bolt was stuck into to bushing collar. I tried EVERYTHING. Even a long piece of rebar and an 8lb hammer pounding it with all my might. It looked as though it was going to bend the bracket so I stopped. My plan now is to order the new bolt and washer, cut it off with a cutoff wheel or torches then replace the whole shebang. I'll just get the alignment as close as possible and have a mechanic get it perfect. I think I'll go and replace the sway bar links as well while I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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