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Front Axle: Installation

  1. Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    152 N.m (15.5 kgf-m, 112 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft .>
  3. Install the front arm ball joint to the housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the ABS sensor harness to the strut.
  5. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the disc rotor to hub.
  7. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    80 N.m (8.2kgf-m, 59 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the stabilizer link.
  9. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    CAUTION: When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
  10. Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
    Fig 1: Identifying Castle Nut And Cotter Pin
    G05343322Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and lock it securely.

    Tightening torque: 

    220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
    • Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
  12. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
    G05032598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)