1995 SUBARU LEGACY alignment

E: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedures, reading the follow-
ing instructions.
CAUTION:

Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in
full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb
weight condition.

Tighten nut when installing adjusting bolt.

Replace self-locking nut and DOJ circlip with new
ones.
NOTE:

Lateral link washers for FWD and AWD models can be
identified by colors, as follows:
Olive (FWD model)
Gold (AWD model)

Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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8. Lateral Link

E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to
vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque:
20±6 N⋅m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196
+39
10N⋅m (20.0+4.0
1.0kg-m, 145+29
7ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
4) Models with rear disc brakes:
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
Models with rear drum brakes:
Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15
+3
2N⋅m (1.5+0.3
0.2kg-m, 10.8+2.2
1.4ft-lb)
5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower
side of strut.
CAUTION:

Check that hose clip is positioned properly.

Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.

Models equipped with A.B.S.:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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9. Rear Strut

B: INSPECTION
Check removed parts for wear, damage and cracks, and
correct or replace if defective.
C: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedure.
CAUTION:

Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a
new one.

Always tighten nut (not adjusting bolt), when tight-
ening adjusting bolt.

Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in
full contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb
weight condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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10. Rear Crossmember (FWD Model)

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5) Place transmission jack under rear crossmember.
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6) Remove bolts securing crossmember to vehicle body,
and remove crossmember.
7) Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link cam bolt
and crossmember.
8) Remove four bolts securing front and rear lateral links
to crossmember by loosening nuts.
B: INSPECTION
Check removed parts for damage and cracks, and correct
or replace if defective.
C: INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal.
2) For installation and tightening torque of rear differential,
refer to 3-4 [W2F0].
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full
contact with the ground and vehicle is at curb weight
condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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11. Rear Crossmember (AWD Model)

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14) After scribing an alignment mark on camber adjusting
bolt head, remove bolts which connect housing and strut,
and disconnect housing from strut.
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B: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using ST1, support housing and hub securely.
2) Attach ST2 to housing and drive hub out.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND
ST2 927060000 HUB REMOVER
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If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with a
suitable tool (commercially available).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub.
Be sure to install inner race on the side of outer race
from which it was removed.
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3) Remove disc cover from housing.
4) Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner
oil seals.
CAUTION:
Do not use old oil seals.
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1. Front Axle

E: INSTALLATION
1) Install transverse link ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque:
44±6 N⋅m (4.5±0.6 kg-m, 32.5±4.3 ft-lb)
2) While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt
head, connect housing and strut.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
147±15 N⋅m (15±1.5 kg-m, 108±11 ft-lb)
3) Install speed sensor and harness on housing (only
vehicle equipped with A.B.S.).
4) Install disc rotor on hub.
5) Install disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque:
59±10 N⋅m (6±1 kg-m, 43±7 ft-lb)
6) Install front drive shaft.
7) Connect stabilizer link.
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8) Install tie-rod end ball joint on housing knuckle arm.
Tightening torque:
27.0±2.5 N⋅m (2.75±0.25 kg-m, 19.9±1.8 ft-lb)
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9) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut and lock
it securely.
Tightening torque:
186±20 N⋅m (19±2 kg-m, 137±14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut.
Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on
vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with
ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be
damaged.
Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do
not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
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1. Front Axle

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4) Remove steering wheel nut, then draw out steering
wheel from shaft using steering puller.
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5) Remove universal joint bolts and then remove universal
joint.
CAUTION:
Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can
be reassembled at the original serration.
6) Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
7) Disconnect connectors for ignition switch and combina-
tion switch wiring harness under instrument panel.
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8) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing
steering shaft.
9) Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove universal joint before removing
steering shaft assembly installing bolts when remov-
ing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for
servicing of other parts.
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B: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the four screws securing upper and lower steer-
ing column covers, and the two screws securing combina-
tion switch, then remove related parts.
NOTE:
Steering column assembly can not to be disassembled.
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2. Tilt Steering Column

A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Disconnect both oxygen sensor and exhaust gas tem-
perature warning sensor connectors from front exhaust
pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Be careful as exhaust pipe is hot.
3) Raise vehicle with a jack and remove front wheel.
4) Disconnect front exhaust pipe assembly.
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5) Remove cotter pin and castle nut. Using a puller,
remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm.
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6) Remove jack-up plate and stabilizer.
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7) Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gearbox
assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While turning
steering wheel to the left and right, drain fluid through the
hose. Similarly, drain fluid from the other pipe joint B.
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8) Remove lower and upper bolts from universal joint, and
remove universal joint in the upward direction.
NOTE:
Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can be
reassembled at the original serration.
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4. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [RHD model]