Propeller Shaft: Installation
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.
- Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.
- Dents or cracks on the tube surface
- Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
- Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
- Center bearing for free play, noise or non-smooth operation.
- Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
- Damaged center bearing
- Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:
52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)
- Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the flange yoke and rear differential.
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Tightening torque:
31 N.m (3.16 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)
- Check the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle. Refer to INSPECTION , Propeller Shaft.
- Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.