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Propeller Shaft: Installation

  1. Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lip and propeller shaft sleeve yoke. (MT model)
  2. Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and propeller shaft sleeve yoke. (CVT model)
  3. 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)

    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)

    G14602013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  5. Install the center exhaust cover and rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  6. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "P range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>INSTALLATION .
  7. Apply the parking brake.
  8. Check the level of the transmission gear oil. (MT model) Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (TY75)>TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL>INSPECTION .
  9. Check the CVTF level. (CVT model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>INSPECTION .