Impreza GT F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow the bar to damage holder area.
Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1) Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
2) Insert the AC into hub splines.
3) Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
4) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5) Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
6) Connect the front arm ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
45 N-m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
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:
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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.
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Do not overtighten the nuts as this may damage 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)
