Legacy L Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC (1997)
13. Remove bolts which secure lateral link assembly to rear housing.
CAUTION: Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
14. Disengage BJ from housing splices, and remove rear drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use STs.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing rear drive shaft.
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When rear drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace inner oil seal with a new one.
15. Remove rear ABS sensor from back plate (only vehicle equipped with ABS).
16. Remove bolts which secure rear housing to strut, and separate the two.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect rear housing assembly and strut assembly. Tightening torque: 147 ± 115 Nm (108 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
2. Fit bell joint (BJ) to rear housing splices.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
