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Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

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  1. Place the disc cover between housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.

    Tightening torque: 65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Housing
    G03832742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front drive shaft. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install the disc rotor on hub.
  5. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.

    Tightening torque: 78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb) 

  6. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to 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 the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
  7. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
    G03832743Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)