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Turbo Model

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  1. Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.

    ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    CAUTION: Be sure to replace the oil seal with a new one when removing drive shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
    G03751659Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
  3. Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
  4. Install the front drive shaft to transmission using ST.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 2: Installing Front Drive Shaft To Transmission Using ST
    G03751660Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the ball joint to front axle.

    Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the stabilizer link.

    Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Link
    G03751661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the tie-rod end.

    Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 

    27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: When installing, do not hit the bottom of tie-rod with hammer.
  8. Tighten the castle nut to the specified torque and tighten further within 60° until pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
    Fig 4: Locating Castle Nut
    G03751662Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Make sure the inner joint retainer is in proper position.
    Fig 5: Installing Inner Joint Retainer
    G03751663Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into place.

    ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER

    ST2 927390000 ADAPTER

    Fig 6: Installing Front Drive Shaft
    G03751664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Tighten a new axle nut with brake pedal depressed to prevent front drive shaft from turning.

    Tightening torque: 

    220 N.m (22 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb) 

  12. Tighten the axle nut and lock securely.
    Fig 7: Locking Axle Nut
    G03751665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the ABS sensor bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb) 

  14. Add the transmission oil.
  15. Install the front wheel and tighten wheel nut to the specified torque.
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