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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSAXLE SHAFTS, PROPELLER SHAFT & HUBSFRONT AXLEREMOVAL

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Axle: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
1. Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
2. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Axle Nut Using Socket Wrench
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front disc brake caliper from the front axle housing.
1. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the front disc brake caliper.
2. Prepare wiring harnesses etc. to be discarded, and suspend the front disc brake caliper from the shock absorber with the harnesses.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Suspended From Shock Absorber
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the disc rotor.
NOTE: When the disc rotor is difficult to be removed from the front hub unit bearing, screw in 8 mm (0.31 in) bolt to the threaded part of the disc rotor (A), and remove the disc rotor.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.