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Rear Drive Shaft: Installation

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  1. Insert outer joint into rear hub splines.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel.
  2. Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.

    ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER

    ST2 927390000 ADAPTER

    CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Drive Shaft
    G03751683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install rear differential.

    With T-type

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential for T-type . >

    With VA-type

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential for VA-type . >

  5. Have another technician depress brake pedal so that rear drive shaft does not rotate, while tightening axle nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    240 N.m (24 kgf-m, 177 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Replace the removed axle nut with a new one. Use an axle nut for rear use only (Olive color).
    • Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle.
    • Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
  6. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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