Legacy Outback Ltd Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2001)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front Axle Shaft
Removal and Installation
A: REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
3. Unlock axle nut.
4. Depress brake pedal and remove axle nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION: Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage wheel bearings.
5. Remove stabilizer link from transverse link.
6. Disconnect transverse link from housing.
7. Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle to SFJ.
CAUTION: Use a new spring pin.
8. Remove front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 PLATE
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage oil seal lip and tone wheel when removing front drive shaft.
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When front drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace inner oil seal.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Insert BJ into hub splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip and tone wheel.
