Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Assembly

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Drive shaft system / Rear axle / Assembly

1. BUSHING - REAR AXLE HOUSING

Do not remove the housing assembly - rear axle because the bushing - rear axle housing cannot be replaced. If it is removed, replace the housing assembly - rear axle.

2. BUSHING - TRAILING LINK

1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.

• Perform visual check for damage or bend on the trailing link.

• Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

2. Press-fit the bushing using ST and the hydraulic press.

CAUTION:

Make sure to press the bushing straight in.

Preparation tool:

ST1: BUSHING REMOVER (20099FG000)

ST2: INSTALLER & REMOVER (BASE) (20099PA010)

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Bushing

(2)

Housing ASSY - rear axle

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the nut - axle.CAUTION:Do not loosen the nut - axle while the rear axle is ...

Installation

1. Temporarily tighten the housing assembly - rear axle to the upper arm assembly.2. Install the rear drive shaft assembly. Rear Drive Shaft > INSTALLATIONCAUTION:Do not hammer the drive shaft assemb ...

Other materials:

GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label The certification label attached to the driver's side door shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all ...