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Front Drive Shaft: Installation

  1. Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.

    ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Using Special Tools
    G03832765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the EBJ into hub splines.
  3. Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
    CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
  4. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  5. Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 2: Installing Front Drive Shaft To Transmission Using Special Tool
    G03832766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the front arm to housing.

    Tightening torque: 49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
  7. Install the stabilizer bracket.
  8. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and lock it securely.

    Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Install the wheel after installation of the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
    • Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
  9. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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