Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 100

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
1-5
Fig.
84
l
aint mark
Nut side. • Center piece
side
Washer spring
28) Bleed brake system.
1 Cotter pin
2 Castle nut
3 Washer spring
4 Center piece
A16·197
a. Before bleeding brake system, check pedal play and brake
fluid level in reserve tank.
b. Bleed air from four wheels without fail.
29) Tighten castle nut, insert cotter pin and bend it firmly
with foot brake applied to lock the wheel and axle.
Tightening torque:
196 N·m (20 kg-m, 145 ft-Ib)
After tightening castle nut to the specified torque tighten
further within 30° to align holes on nut and spindle.
30) Install packing to rear spindle, and mount D.O.J. or B.J.
on rear drive shaft onto spindle with trailing arm lowered all
the way.
When mounting, mate the spline teeth properly so that the
D.O.J. or B.J. and spindle spring pin hole will align.
Fig. 85
41
31) Drive spring pins into D.O.J.
a. Before driving in the spring pin, confirm alignment of the
holes.
b. Be sure to renew the spring pin to be driven in.
Fig. 86
32) Install wheels, outer arms, etc.
33) Lower vehicle on the ground, and install lower end of
shock absorber.
Fig.
87
Tightening torque:
88 - 118 N·m (9 - 12 kg-m, 65 - 87 ft-Ib)
34) Check and adjust rear vehicle height and rear wheel align-
ment.
35) Tighten outer arm lock bolts.
For disc brake vehicle, inspect it in the same manner as drum
brakes one.