Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
10. Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember and remove gearbox.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2. Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 59 Nm (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect pipes C and D to pipe of gearbox.
NOTE: Connect lower pipe C first, and upper pipe D second.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes.
4. Install universal joint.
5. Connect tie rod end and knuckle arm, and tighten with castle nut. Fit cotter pin into the nut and bend the pin to lock.
Castle nut tightening torque: Tighten to 27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.), and tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a
slot in the nut.
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
