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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSAXLE SHAFTS, PROPELLER SHAFT & HUBSFRONT AXLEINSTALLATION
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Axle: Installation

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation
  1. Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt, and tighten the front axle housing and strut using a new flange nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the ball joint to the front axle housing.
    CAUTION:
    • Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Housing, Ball Joint Boot And Raised Section Of Ball Joint
      G08583337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the disc rotor.
  6. Install the disc brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the stabilizer link.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect the tie-rod ends.
    1. Connect the tie-rod ends from the front axle housing.
    2. Tighten the castle nuts to the specified torque.
      CAUTION: When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

      Tightening torque: 

      27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

    3. Tighten the castle nut within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cutout portion of the castle nut are aligned.
    4. Insert the cotter pin, and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
      Fig 2: Identifying Tie-Rod, Cotter Pin And Castle Nut
      G07914090Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
    CAUTION: Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.

    Tightening torque: 

    220 N.m (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb) 

  10. Inspect the lean of axis direction using a dial gauge. Replace the bearing if the load range exceeds the limitation.
    Fig 3: Inspecting Lean Of Axis Direction Using Dial Gauge
    G07914091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Service limit: 

    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) 

  11. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 4: Locking Axle Nut
    G05032598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  13. Moving the front tire up and down by hand, check there is no play in bearing, and check the wheel rotates smoothly.
    CAUTION: If there is any fault in the bearing, replace hub unit bearing.
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