1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B4M0050A
6) Return parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
(1) Disc brake: Perform steps 7) through 9).
(2) Drum brake: Perform steps 10) through 13).
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7) Remove disc brake assembly from

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0271
NOTE:
If brake drum seizes up within hub, drive it out by installing
an 8-mm bolt in bolt hole on brake drum.
12) Disconnect end of parking brake cable.
13) Using a flare-nut wrench, disconnec

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0276
2) Remove back plate from rear spindle.
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3) Using ST, press hub bolts out.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer hub bolt since this may deform hub.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND
C: INSPECTION
Clean the remo

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0275
5) Install hub on rear spindle. Temporarily tighten axle nut
and washer to hold hub in place.
CAUTION:
Discard old axle nut. Replace with a new one.
E: INSTALLATION
1) Connect rear spindle ass

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 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

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 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

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0216
8) Remove front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to
remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 PLATE
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removin

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G4M0995
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer. Always
use bolt as shown in figure, as supporting point for ST
during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
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10) Remove axl