Dorman 540-518 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Rear

Dorman 540-518 Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings

Dorman 540-518 is a rear suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit made for specific Subaru applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a standard replacement for the original equipment bushing on the listed Legacy, Outback, and Baja models.

Key Features

• Rubber construction with a black finish
• Specific-fit design for the rear stabilizer bar
• For 16 mm diameter bars on listed Subaru applications
• Bracket not included
• Mounting hardware not included
• Grease fitting not included
• Standard replacement grade

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar bushing kit, part number 540-518, is built for rear sway bar service on select Subaru vehicles. It is specified for 2002 Subaru Legacy rear, 2003-2009 Subaru Legacy rear, 2002-2009 Subaru Outback rear with a 16 mm diameter bar, and 2003-2006 Subaru Baja rear. The rubber bushing material is intended to restore proper stabilizer bar support at the rear suspension mounting point.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products (e.g., K200813) for the same application. It also cross-references Delphi (e.g., TD4457W) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Rear sway bar noise caused by worn bushings
• Excessive play at the stabilizer bar mounting point
• Clunking or rattling from the rear suspension
• Reduced stabilizer bar control from deteriorated rubber
• Service replacement on Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Baja rear applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear stabilizer bar diameter before installation; this part is listed for 16 mm diameter bars on the applicable Subaru models. The bracket is not included, so reuse or source the correct bracket as needed for the vehicle. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and rear suspension configuration against the fitment list before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this bushing kit as a precision-engineered, rigorously tested replacement part for specific original equipment applications. Part number 540-518 is built to standard replacement specifications for the listed Subaru fitments.