Front Drive Shaft: Installation

Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.

6MT MODEL Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.

5AT model Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.

CVT model Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.
Insert the drive shaft into the hub spline, and pull in the drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Connect the front arm ball joint to the housing.
CAUTION: Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.

Fig 2: Identifying Housing Bottom, Housing And Ball Joint
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link.
CAUTION: Use a new flange nut.

Tightening torque: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
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.
After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
Fill differential gear oil. (AT and CVT models)
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.