Rear Axle: Installation

Install the rear hub unit bearing. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>REAR HUB UNIT BEARING>INSTALLATION .
Temporarily install the rear axle housing to rear lateral link assembly front (A).
Insert the rear drive shaft (B) into the rear hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the rear drive shaft.
- Be careful not to damage the rear hub unit bearing.
Temporarily install the rear axle housing to the arm assembly rear upper (C).
CAUTION: Be sure to use new self-locking nuts and new flange bolts.

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Temporarily install the stabilizer link rear to the rear lateral link assembly rear.
CAUTION: Always use a new flange nut.
Temporarily install the shock absorber assembly rear to the rear lateral link assembly rear.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Temporarily install the rear axle housing to the rear lateral link assembly rear.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Temporarily install the rear axle housing to the trailing link assembly rear.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Tighten the self-locking nut securing the rear axle housing to the arm assembly rear upper.
Tightening torque:

80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb)
Connect the rear lateral link assembly front to the rear axle housing.
1. Connect the rear lateral link assembly front to the rear axle housing.
  CAUTION: Do not apply grease, etc. to the tapered portion of ball joint.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
2. Install a new snap pin.
Apply a load to the rear axle housing using a transmission jack.
NOTE:
- Set a wooden block, etc. on the contact surface between the transmission jack and housing.
- Confirm that the vehicle is in empty condition (at curb weight).
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Tighten the self-locking nut securing the rear axle housing to the trailing link assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
Tighten the flange nut securing the stabilizer link rear to the rear lateral link assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
Tighten the self-locking nut securing the shock absorber assembly rear to the rear lateral link assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Tighten the self-locking nut securing the rear lateral link assembly rear to the rear axle housing.
Tightening torque:

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
Remove the transmission jack.
Install the electronic parking brake harness bracket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the rear disc rotor. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC ROTOR>INSTALLATION .
While depressing the brake pedal, install the axle nut.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new axle nut.

Tightening torque:

240 N.m (24.5 kgf-m, 177.0 ft-lb)
Crimp the axle nut.

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Install the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Using the Subaru Select Monitor, exit the brake maintenance mode. Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
After the operation is completed, apply and release the parking brake five times and ensure that the brake operates normally.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .