Front Drive Shaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.
NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.

4AT model: < Refer to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. >

5MT model: < Refer to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. >
Insert the EBJ into the hub spline.
Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to transmission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 1: Installing Front Drive Shaft To Transmission Using ST
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Connect the front arm ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.10 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

38 N.m (3.87 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Do not install wheel and let it touch the ground before tightening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the axle bearing.
- Do not overtighten the nuts as this may damage the axle bearing.
Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
Fill the transmission with gear oil. (MT model)
Fill the transmission with differential gear oil. (AT model)
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)