Front Drive Shaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Using Special Tools
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Insert the EBJ into hub splines.
Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 2: Installing Front Drive Shaft To Transmission Using Special Tool
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Connect the front arm to housing.
Tightening torque: 49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Install the stabilizer bracket.
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 the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.