Front Drive Shaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 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 seal.
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: Identifying Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal Installer
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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: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
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Connect the front arm ball joint to the front housing.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:

240 N.m (24.5 kgf-m, 177 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 axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
Fill the differential gear oil.
Install the front wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

Chromed wheel

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Other than above

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