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Drivetrain System: Removal & Installation Subaru Forester SH рестайлинг

Axle Shafts 5 illustrations ~484 words

REMOVAL

Note. Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. In case of a EDJ type, wrap the metal parts at the rubber boot of center EDJ with a cloth or rubber material before removing propeller shaft, as shown in the illustration. The rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the EDJ during removal.

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
  3. Release the parking brake.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe.
  6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  7. Remove the heat shield cover.
  8. Make alignment marks (A) on the flange yoke and rear differential before removal.
  9. Remove the three bolts holding the propeller shaft to the rear differential.
  10. Remove the remaining bolt.
  11. Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body.
  12. Remove the propeller shaft from transmission. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage oil seals and contact surface of the sleeve yoke. Cover the center exhaust pipe with a cloth to keep off any ATF or oil spilled from transmission when removing propeller shaft. NOTE: Use a container to catch ATF or oil flowing from propeller shaft.
  13. Install extension cap (A) to the transmission. NOTE: If extension cap (A) is not available, place vinyl bag over opening and fasten with string to prevent gear oil or ATF from leaking.

INSTALLATION

  1. Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body. Tightening torque: 52 N.m (5.30 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)
  2. Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the flange yoke and rear differential. Tightening torque: 31 N.m (3.16 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)
  3. Install the heat shield cover.
  4. Install the center exhaust pipe.
  5. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  1. Place the disc cover between housing (A) and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts. Tightening torque: 65 N.m (6.63 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
  2. Install the front drive shaft. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-465404-S19689533262012042000000) , Front Drive Shaft. >
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Install the disc rotor to hub.
  5. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing. Tightening torque: 80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb)
  6. Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing. Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
  7. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely. CAUTION: Do not install wheel and let it touch the ground before tightening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the axle bearing. Do not overtighten the nuts as this may damage the axle bearing. Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
  8. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
  9. Install the wheel. Tightening torque: 100 N.m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)