1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual G4M0276
2) Remove back plate from rear spindle.
G4M0277
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 1997  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 1997  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 1997  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 1997  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
G4M0247
10) Remove axl

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 8) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage
by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift
the cage.
9) Remove snap ring, which fixes inner race to shaft, by
using pliers

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 7) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage
by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift
the cage.
8) Remove snap ring, which holds the inner race to shaft,
by using pl

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B4M0774
3. FTJ (Free-ring Tripod Joint)
1) Place alignment marks on shaft and outer race.
B4M0775A
2) Remove FTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage boot.
B4M0776
3) Remove circlip f