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Drivetrain System: Removal & Installation Subaru Outback BR

Axle Shafts 15 illustrations ~837 words

REMOVAL

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

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Scheme 21: REMOVAL
Scheme 21: REMOVAL

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  1. Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
  2. Release the parking brake.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  6. Remove the heat shield cover.
  7. Place alignment marks on the flange yoke and rear differential.
  8. Remove four bolts holding the propeller shaft to the rear differential.
  9. Remove the center bearing.
  10. Remove the propeller shaft from transmission. NOTE: Use a container to catch ATF or oil flowing from propeller shaft. To prevent ATF from leaking, install extension cap etc. to the transmission.

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  1. Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body. Tightening torque: 52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)
  2. Align the alignment marks and connect the flange yoke and rear differential. Tightening torque: 31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)
  3. Install the heat shield cover. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  4. Install the center exhaust pipe.
  5. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
  2. Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
  3. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal. CAUTION: Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
  4. Drain the transmission gear oil. (MT model)
  5. Drain differential gear oil. (AT and CVT models)
  6. Remove the stabilizer link from front arm.
  7. Disconnect the front arm ball joint from the housing.
  8. Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2. ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
  9. Using a bar, remove the front drive shaft from transmission. CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the bar to damage holder area.

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Scheme 26: INSTALLATION

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  1. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part. NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal. 6MT MODEL Ref. to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-371901-S36659892052010091900000) , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. 5AT model Ref. to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-371902-S08705826602010091900000) , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. CVT model Ref. to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-371903-S04387148892010091900000) , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.
  2. Insert the drive shaft into the hub spline, and pull in the drive shaft into specified position. CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
  3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
  4. Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission. ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
  5. Connect the front arm ball joint to the housing. CAUTION: Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact. Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
  6. Install the stabilizer link. CAUTION: Use a new flange nut. Tightening torque: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
  7. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb) CAUTION: Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
  8. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
  9. Fill transmission gear oil. (MT model)
  10. Fill differential gear oil. (AT and CVT models)
  11. Install the front wheels. Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  12. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

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  1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.
  2. Remove the AAR boot band and boot. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
  3. Place the drive shaft between wooden blocks etc, and secure it with a vise. CAUTION: Do not clamp the drive shaft directly with vise.
  4. Tap the staked part of outer race one after the other using the plastic or wooden bar to remove the roller one by one. CAUTION: Tap the staked part (A) of outer race. Do not use the metal rod because it may deform the outer race. Be careful not to damage the roller parts.
  5. Take out the outer race from the shaft assembly. CAUTION: To prevent the outer race from dropping, have the work assistant to support the outer race when removing the 3rd roller.
  6. Wipe off grease. CAUTION: The grease is a special type of grease. Do not mix with other grease.
  7. Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.
  8. Remove the roller kit from trunnion. CAUTION: Be careful with the roller kit position.
  9. Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.
  10. Remove the snap ring and trunnion. CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.
  11. Remove the AAR boot. NOTE: Further disassembly of the drive shaft is impossible because the AC cannot be disassembled.

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