Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2355

8) While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new
axle nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
• Do not install wheel and let it touch the
ground before tightening the axle nut. Failure to
follow this rule may damage the axle bearing.
• Do not overtighten the nuts as this may dam-
age the axle bearing.
9) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
10) Fill the transmission gear oil. (MT model)
11) Fill the differential gear oil. (AT model)
12) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
13) Connect the ground cable to battery.
14) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer
race.
2) Remove the AAR boot band and boot.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Front Drive Shaft
3) Place the drive shaft between wooden blocks
and fix it on a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not fix the drive shaft on a vise directly.
4) Tap the staking are of the outer race alternately
with a plastic or wooden bar, and remove one roller
at a time.
CAUTION:
• Tap the staking area (A) of the outer race.
• Do not use a metal bar as the outer race may
deform.
• Be careful not to damage the roller parts.
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5) Remove the outer race from shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Make sure to have your associate held the outer
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race when removing the third roller to prevent
the outer race from falling.
6) Wipe off grease.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special type of grease. Do not
mix with other grease.
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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
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(A)
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