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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSAXLE SHAFTS, PROPELLER SHAFT & HUBSFRONT HUB UNIT BEARINGINSTALLATION
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Installation
  1. Install the front axle housing (a) and front hub unit bearing (c) to the disc brake cover (b) as shown in the figure, and tighten the bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Housing, Front Hub Unit Bearing And Disc Brake Cover
    G07914096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    65 N.m (6.63 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install the disc rotor to hub unit bearing.
  5. Install the disc brake caliper to the front axle housing.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  6. Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  7. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
    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) 

  8. Inspect the lean of axis direction using a dial gauge. Replace the bearing if the load range exceeds the limitation.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Lean Of Axis Direction Using Dial Gauge
    G07914091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Service limit: 

    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) 

  9. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
    Fig 3: Locking Axle Nut
    G05032598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  11. 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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