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Front Hub Unit Bearing: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the ST or a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt (b) from the front hub unit bearing (a).

CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the hub.
  • Do not reuse the hub bolt.

PREPARATION TOOL: 

ST: HUB STAND (28399AG000) 

Fig 1: Pushing Hub Bolt From Front Hub Unit Bearing
G07914109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Since the hub unit bearing can not be disassembled, only hub bolts can be removed.