1997 SUBARU LEGACY stabilizer link

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

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.
12) Install O-ring to hub cap flange, and install hub cap by
lightly tapping it with a plastic-faced hammer.
13) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque (Wheel nut):
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid
racks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
3) Unlock axle nut.
4) While depressing brake pedal, remove axle nut using a
socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after remov-
ing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may
damage wheel bearings.
5) Disconnect stabilizer link from transverse link.
6) Disconnect transverse link from housing.
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7) Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle
to DOJ.
CAUTION:
Use a new spring pin.
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3. Rear Axle (FWD) - 4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

5) Connect transverse link to housing.
Tightening torque (self-locking nut):
49±10 N⋅m (5.0±1.0 kg-m, 36±7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
6) Install stabilizer bracket.
7) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut to the
specified torque.
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.
8) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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2. REAR DRIVE SHAFT
1) Insert BJ into rear housing splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
2) Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3) Tighten axle nut temporarily.
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4) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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5) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and
remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

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6) Align DOJ and differential splines.
7) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
8) Connect crossmember reinforcement lower to cross-
member (4 door model only).
9) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
113±15 N⋅m (11.5±1.5 kg-m, 83±11 ft-lb)
10) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
137±20 N⋅m (14±2 kg-m, 101±14 ft-lb)
11) Install stabilizer bracket.
12) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut using
a socket wrench.
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.
13) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

5. Replacement of Front DOJ and UFJ
Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid
rocks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE:
Do not remove axle nut.
3) Remove stabilizer link.
4) Disconnect transverse link from housing.
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5) Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle
to DOJ.
CAUTION:
Use a new spring pin.
6) Remove DOJ and UFJ boot from drive shaft.

B: INSTALLATION
1) Install DOJ and UFJ boots to drive shaft.

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2) Install DOJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin
into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
3) Connect transverse link to housing.
4) Install stabilizer link.
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5. Replacement of Front DOJ and UFJ Boots

6. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ
Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE:
Axle nut need not be removed.
3) Remove A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
4) Disconnect stabilizer link from lateral link.
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assembly to rear
housing.
6) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assembly to
rear housing.
7) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower from cross-
member (4 door model only).
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8) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE:
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together with the
shaft.
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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
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install DOJ and BJ boots to drive shaft.

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6. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ Boots

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2) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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3) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and
remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
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4) Align DOJ and differential splines.
5) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
6) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
7) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly,
and tighten self-locking nut.
8) Connect stabilizer link to lateral link.
9) Install crossmember reinforcement lower to crossmem-
ber (4 door model only).
10) Install A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
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6. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ Boots

14. Replacement of Front FTJ and BJ
Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid
rocks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE:
Do not remove axle nut.
3) Remove stabilizer link.
4) Disconnect transverse link from housing.
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5) Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle
to FTJ.
CAUTION:
Use a new spring pin.
6) Remove FTJ and BJ boot from drive shaft.

B: INSTALLATION
1) Install FTJ and BJ boots to drive shaft.

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2) Install FTJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin
into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
3) Connect transverse link to housing.
4) Install stabilizer link.
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14. Replacement of Front FTJ and BJ Boots