2012 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Axle: Assembly

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  1. Assemble the front hub unit bearing. Refer to ASSEMBLYΒ , Front Hub Unit Bearing.
  2. Place the disc cover between front housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 1: Locating Front Housing Bolts
    G06343436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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