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Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

  1. Place the disc brake cover between housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.

    Tightening torque: 65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Housing Bolts
    G06650299Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install the disc rotor to hub.
  5. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.

    Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  7. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.

    Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
  8. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
    G05032598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the wheel.

    Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)