Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3343

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10) Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor assem-
bly and harness.
11) Remove the transverse link ball joint from the
housing.
12) Remove the front drive shaft assembly from the
hub. If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
CAUTION:
• Whenever the front drive shaft has been
pulled out, always replace the differential side
retainer oil seal on the transmission side with a
new seal.
• Hang the front drive shaft on the vehicle body
using a wire.
ST1
Front Axle
13) After scribing an alignment mark on camber ad-
justing bolt head, remove the bolts which connect
the housing and strut, and disconnect the housing
from strut.
DS-00044
B: INSTALLATION
1) Temporarily tighten the front axle to the front
strut.
2) Insert the front drive shaft into the front axle.
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the transverse link ball joint to the hous-
ing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
DS-00045
5) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut us-
ing a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
6) Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle
arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap
at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
7) Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and
tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned
with the slot in the nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
ST2
DS-00040
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie-rod
DS-19
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
(A)
(B)
(C)
DS-00046
DS-00042