Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal
1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the nut - axle. CAUTION: Do not loosen the nut - axle while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit COMPL. (1) Lift the crimped section of the nut - axle. (2) Remove the nut - axle using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal.
3. Drain the transmission gear oil. (MT model) 4. Drain differential gear oil. (CVT model) 5. Disconnect the ball joint assembly. (1) Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link. (2) Remove the bolts, disconnect the front arm ball joint, and lower the front arm assembly.
6. Remove the front drive shaft. (1) Disconnect the housing assembly - front axle from the front drive shaft. NOTE: If it is hard to remove, use the ST. Preparation tool: ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER (926470000) ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)
(2) Using a tire lever, remove the front drive shaft from transmission. CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the tire lever to damage holder area. Preparation tool: Tire lever |
Assembly
1. Roll up a thick piece of paper to a size where the shaft can pass through, and affix with tape to form a cylinder.2. Attach a new O-ring on this cylinder.CAUTION:• Always use a new O-ring.&bu ...
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Installation
CAUTION:Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”. General Description > COMPONENT1. Install the cradle to the vehicle body.(1) Raise the cradle with the transmission jack.CAUTION:The cradle is heavy. Raise it carefully by paying attenti ...
