Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE: Be sure to replace the oil seal with a new one when removing drive shaft.
2. Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
3. Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
4. Install the front drive shaft to transmission using ST.
ST 28399SA10 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
5. Install the ball joint to front axle.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
6. Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft. lbs.)
7. Install the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut): 27 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.)
