Dorman 540-522 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit - Rear

Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit for Subaru

Dorman 540-522 is a rear suspension stabilizer bar bushing kit built as a standard replacement for specific Subaru applications. It is precision-engineered and tested to match the original equipment fit on supported vehicles, helping restore proper sway bar support in the rear suspension.

Key Features

• Standard replacement stabilizer bar bushing kit for rear suspension service
• Rubber/elastomer construction for OE-style bushing performance
• Inside diameter: 14.8 mm
• Assembled length: 48 mm
• Bracket included: No
• Grease fitting included: No
• Package contents: 2 support bushings

Detailed Description

Dorman 540-522 is designed for rear stabilizer bar service on select Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, XV, XV Crosstrek, and WRX models. This rear sway bar bushing replacement helps maintain stabilizer bar location and reduce unwanted movement at the mounting point. For shoppers searching for a rear stabilizer bar bushing kit for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester or a rear sway bar bushing replacement for 2009-2016 Subaru Impreza, this part provides an OE-style service solution. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K201919 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension noise from worn stabilizer bar bushings
• Excessive sway bar movement at the bushing mount
• Loose or degraded rear stabilizer bar support
• Handling feel affected by worn rear sway bar bushings
• Fitment-related replacement needs on supported Subaru models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, make, and model before installation. This kit does not include a bracket or grease fitting. Inspect the stabilizer bar and mounting surfaces for wear, corrosion, or damage before installing the new bushings. For best results, replace worn bushings on the same axle side-by-side when service procedures call for matched components.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this stabilizer bar bushing kit as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style fit on specific vehicles. Compatible applications include 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, rear; 2016-2017 Subaru Crosstrek, rear; 2009-2016 Subaru Impreza, rear; 2013-2016 Subaru XV, rear; 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, rear; and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX, rear.