Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2050

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9) While depressing the brake pedal, tighten the
axle nut and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
186 N·m (19 kgf-m, 137 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
• Use a new axle nut.
• Always tighten the axle nut before installing
wheel on the vehicle. If the wheel is installed
and comes in contact with ground when axle
nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
• Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age wheel bearing.
10) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install the wheel and tighten wheel nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
88 N·m (9 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
FRONT AXLE
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using the ST1, support the housing and hub se-
curely.
2) Attach the ST2 to housing and drive hub out.
ST1 927060000
ST2 927080000
G4M0238
If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it
with a suitable tool (commercially available).
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to scratch the polished area of
hub.
• Be sure to install the inner race on the side of
outer race from which it was removed.
DS-20
HUB REMOVER
HUB STAND
G4M0223
G4M0224