Front Axle Hub Bolt: Replacement

NOTE:

The following procedure is for LH side.
Perform the same procedures for the RH and LH side.

Removal of front tire
Removal of front disc brake caliper assembly LH
1. Remove 2 bolts, and disconnect the disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
  CAUTION: Suspend the caliper using a wire, etc.
Removal of front disc (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of front axle hub & bearing assembly LH
Using the SST and a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt from the front axle hub & bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the front axle hub & bearing assembly.
- Do not reuse the hub bolt.
Fig 1: Pushing Out Hub Bolt From Front Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

SST 28399AG000

NOTE: Because the front axle hub & bearing assembly can not be disassembled, only hub bolts can be removed.
Installation of front axle hub & bearing assembly LH
1. Install the front axle hub & bearing assembly to the SST securely.
2. Using a press, press the new hub bolts until their seating surfaces come in contact snugly with the front axle hub & bearing assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Pressing Hub Bolts Using SST
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  
  SST 927080000
  
  NOTE: Use the 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. holes in the SST to prevent bolts from tilting.
Installation of front disc (Refer to INSTALLATION )
Installation of front disc brake caliper assembly LH
1. Install the disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle with 2 bolts.
  Standard value: T=80N.m {816kgf.cm} {59.0ft.lbf}
Installation of front tire
Standard value: T=120N.m {1224kgf.cm} {88.5ft.lbf}