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Propeller Shaft: Installation

  1. Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and propeller shaft sleeve yoke.
  2. Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing bolt.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the joint of the propeller shaft more than required.

    Tightening torque: 

    52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)

  3. Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the propeller shaft and rear differential.

    Tightening torque: 

    31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)

    G13199609Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  5. Shift the select lever to "P range".
  6. Apply the parking brake.
  7. Check the CVTF level.

    Except for WILDERNESS model: 

    Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (EXCEPT FOR WILDERNESS)>CVTF>INSPECTION .

    WILDERNESS model: 

    Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580) (WILDERNESS)>CVTF>INSPECTION .