Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2342

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
12) Remove the front arm ball joint from the hous-
ing.
13) Remove the front drive shaft from the transmis-
sion.
14) 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
ST1
15) 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.
Front Axle
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut us-
ing a new flange nut.
Tightening torque:
155 N·m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-26, IN-
STALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
3) Install the front arm ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
DS-00045
4) Install the ABS sensor harness to the strut.
5) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the hous-
ing.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
6) Install the disc rotor to hub.
7) Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.
Tightening torque:
80 N·m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
8) Install the stabilizer link.
9) Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle
arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
ST2
CAUTION:
When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap
DS-00145
at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
10) 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.
DS-00046
DS-14
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie-rod
DS-00042