Parts for your 2018 Subaru Exiga-Suspension bushes

2018 Subaru Exiga suspension-bushes — what they do and when to replace them

Suspension-bushes absolutely are relevant to the 2018 Subaru Exiga (commonly sold as the Exiga Crossover 7). Technical references including the Subaru Service Manual for the Exiga/Exiga Crossover 7 (Front Suspension FS and Rear Suspension RS sections) and the Subaru FAST electronic parts catalogue list multiple bushings: front lower control arm bushes, front and rear stabiliser (sway bar) bushes, rear lateral link and trailing arm bushes, and rear subframe bushes. Aftermarket catalogues for AU/NZ also range replacement bushes for this model, confirming they’re fitted from factory.

On the Exiga, these rubber or hydraulic bushings separate metal suspension parts, letting the arms pivot smoothly while soaking up vibration and road shock. They set the alignment under load, keep the wagon tracking straight, and take the edge off bumps so the seven-seater stays comfy and quiet.

As part of normal servicing, it’s smart to have the suspension-bushes visually checked every 20,000 km or 12 months, or sooner if the car tows, carries a full crew, or lives on coarse chip. Look for cracking, splitting, torn sleeves, oil weep from hydro-bushes, or bushes that are visibly deformed in their housings. After any bush replacement, a four-wheel alignment is a must on the Exiga’s multi-link rear to avoid tyre scrub.

• Common symptoms: clunks over speed humps, vague steering, shudder under braking, inside-edge tyre wear, or a “tramlining” feel on rutted roads.
• Priority items: front lower control arm rear bushes and front/rear sway bar bushes tend to wear first