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)

(1)

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:

Roof rack (Outback - if equipped)
CAUTION For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rail must be used together with the roof rack. The roof rail must never be used alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result. ...