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Rear Axle: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. 

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Execute the brake maintenance mode. (CVT model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
  3. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  5. Remove the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  6. Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
    G14602062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the axle nut while depressing the brake pedal.
  8. Remove the sensor sub assembly rear.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the sensor. 
    • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness. 
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  9. Remove the parking brake assembly. (MT model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)>REMOVAL>EXCEPT FOR THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE MODEL .
  10. Disconnect the bracket. (MT model)
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  11. Remove the clamp hand brake cable, and disconnect the cable assembly hand brake. (MT model)
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  12. Remove the rear disc rotor. (CVT model) Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC ROTOR>REMOVAL .
  13. Disconnect the adapter cord EPB bracket. (CVT model)
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  14. Disconnect the rear lateral link assembly front.
    • MT model
    1. Remove the snap pin (A) and nut (B).
    2. Separate the rear axle housing and the ball joint (C) using the ball joint puller (D).
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint. 
      • Be careful not to damage the peripheral parts. 
      NOTE:

      Securely hook the ball joint puller (D) to the rear axle housing. 

      G14602082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • CVT model
    1. Remove the snap pin (A), nut (B), and washer (C).
    2. Separate the rear axle housing and the ball joint (D) using the ball joint puller (E).
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint. 
      • Be careful not to damage the peripheral parts. 
      NOTE:

      Securely hook the ball joint puller (E) to the collar (F). 

    G14602083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the trailing link assembly rear.
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  16. Disconnect the rear lateral link assembly rear (D).
    1. Disconnect the rear axle housing (A).
    2. Disconnect the shock absorber assembly rear (B).
    3. Disconnect the stabilizer link rear (C).
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  17. Pull out the rear drive shaft from the rear hub unit bearing.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the rear drive shaft. 
    • Be careful not to damage the rear hub unit bearing. 
    NOTE:

    If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2. 

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER (926470000)

    ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)

    G14602063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Hang the rear drive shaft with a string, etc.
  19. Remove the rear axle housing.
    CAUTION:
    • Since the rear axle housing is heavy, be careful not to drop it. 
    • Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint. 
    G14602087Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the rear hub unit bearing. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>REAR HUB UNIT BEARING>REMOVAL .
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