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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Rear Axle: Removal

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the nut - axle.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the nut - axle while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit COMPL.
    1. Lift the crimped section of the nut - axle.
    2. Remove the nut - axle using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal.
      Fig 1: Removing Axle Nut Using Socket Wrench
      G07914082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Height Sensor. >
  5. Remove the lateral link assembly - rear. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Lateral Link. >
  6. Remove the rear disc rotor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Disc Rotor. >
  7. Remove the rear drive shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  8. Remove the lateral link assembly - front.
    1. Remove the snap pin (a) and nut (b).
    2. Remove the ball joint from the housing assembly - rear axle.
      CAUTION: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller 

      Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin And Nut
      G10315080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the housing assembly - rear axle.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful of the weight of the housing assembly - rear axle.
    • Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the drive shaft.
    1. Remove the bolts, and disconnect the upper arm and trailing link.
      Fig 3: Locating Upper Arm And Trailing Link Bolts
      G10272309Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the housing assembly - rear axle.
  10. Refer to "Rear Hub Unit Bearing" for removal of the hub unit COMPL - rear axle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Hub Unit Bearing. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • 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.
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