Removal & Installation
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Using chisel, unstake axle nut and remove. Remove brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle, without disconnecting hydraulic line, and wire aside. Disconnect ABS speed sensor.
- Remove brake rotor. Disconnect ball joint from knuckle. Remove tie rod cotter pin and nut. Using a puller, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle. Scribe reference mark on strut-to-knuckle retaining bolts. Remove steering knuckle-to-strut retaining bolt(s).
- Remove axle shaft from steering knuckle. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle. Using Hub Stand (927080000) and Hub Remover (927060000), press out hub. See Fig 1
. Remove inner seal and snap ring from knuckle. Support knuckle and press out inner bearing.
- Remove ABS sensor ring from hub. Using bearing splitter, remove bearing and seal from hub. Mount knuckle in press and install inner bearings, outer bearings and seals with appropriate adapters. Ensure bearings are properly lubricated. Install snap ring before installing inner seal.
- Mount ABS sensor ring to hub. Press hub in knuckle assembly. Mount knuckle on vehicle. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. See Fig 2
. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.