Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)
Rear Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the BJ or EBJ into the rear hub splines.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the magnetic encoder.
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Do not get closer the tool which charged magnetism to magnetic encoder.
2. Draw the rear drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4. Install the rear differential assembly.
5. While applying the parking brake and depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 240 Nm (24.5 kgf-m, 177 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
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Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
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Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
6. Lock the axle nut securely.
