Rear Axle Hub Bolt: Replacement

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NOTE:

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

Removal of rear tire
Disconnection of rear disc brake caliper ASSY LH (Refer to INSPECTION )
Removal of rear disc (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of rear axle hub bolt & bearing ASSY LH
Using the SST and a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt from the rear axle hub & bearing ASSY.
CAUTION:
- Do not hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the rear axle hub & bearing ASSY.
- Do not reuse the hub bolt.
Fig 1: Pushing Out Hub Bolt From Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly Using SST And Hydraulic Press
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

SST 28399AG000

NOTE: Because the rear axle hub & bearing ASSY can not be disassembled, only hub bolts can be removed.
Installation of rear axle hub bolt LH
1. Install the rear axle hub & bearing ASSY to the SST securely.
2. Using a press, press the new hub bolts until their seating surfaces come in contact snugly with the rear axle hub & bearing ASSY.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly 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 rear disc (Refer to REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE )
Connection of rear disc brake caliper ASSY LH (Refer to PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSY )
Installation of rear tire
Standard value: T=120N.m {1224kgf.cm} {88.5ft.lbf}