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Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

  1. Place the disc cover between front 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 Front Housing Bolts
    G06343456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install the disc rotor to hub.
  5. Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

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

    Tightening torque: 

    240 N.m (24.5 kgf-m, 177 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
    • Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
  7. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
    G06343457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    Chromed wheel 

    150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb) 

    Other than above 

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