Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2760

7) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
216 N·m (22 kgf-m, 159 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
• Use a new axle nut (Olive color).
• Always tighten axle nut before installing
wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and
comes in contact with ground when axle nut is
loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
• Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age wheel bearing.
8) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Place alignment marks on shaft and outer race.
2) Remove SFJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage boot.
3) Remove circlip from SFJ outer race using screw-
driver.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
4) Remove SFJ outer race from shaft assembly.
5) Wipe off grease.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease. Do not confuse
with other greases.
6) Place alignment mark on free ring and trunnion.
DS-00158
7) Remove free ring from trunnion.
CAUTION:
Be careful with the free ring position.
8) Place alignment mark on trunnion and shaft.
DS-00159
DS-00160
DS-29
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
DS-00109
DS-00110