1997 SUBARU LEGACY torque

2. 2500 cc
B4M0773A

1O-ring


2Baffle plate (FTJ)


3Spring pin


4Outer race (FTJ)


5Snap ring


6Trunnion


7Free ring


8Circlip


9Boot band

10Boot (FTJ)


11Boot (BJ)


12BJ ASSY


13Baffle plate


14Oil seal (IN)


15Snap ring


16Bearing


17Housing


18Oil seal (OUT)

19Tone wheel


20Hub bolt


21Hub


22Axle nut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2: 186±20 (19±2, 137±14)
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4-2COMPONENT PARTS
1. Front Axle

2. Rear Axle
1. AWD MODEL
B4M0704A

1Baffle plate (DOJ)


2Outer race (DOJ)


3Snap ring


4Inner race


5Ball


6Cage


7Circlip


8Boot band


9Boot (DOJ)

10Boot (BJ)


11BJ ASSY


12Oil seal (IN. No. 2)


13Oil seal (IN. No. 3)


14Housing


15Bearing


16Snap ring


17Oil seal (OUT)


18Tone wheel

19Hub bolt


20Hub


21Axle nut
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 13±3 (1.3±0.3, 9.4±2.2)
T2: 186±20 (19±2, 137±14)
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4-2COMPONENT PARTS
2. Rear Axle

2. FWD MODEL
G4M0213

1Hub cap


2O-ring


3Axle nut


4Washer

5Hub unit


6SpindleTightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T: 186±20 (19±2, 137±14)
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4-2COMPONENT PARTS
2. Rear Axle

G4M0233
7) Using ST1 and ST2, press outer oil seal until it contacts
the bottom of housing.
ST1 927410000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2 927400000 HOUSING STAND
G4M0234
8) Using ST1 and ST2, press inner oil seal until it contacts
circlip.
ST1 927410000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2 927400000 HOUSING STAND
9) Invert ST and housing.
ST 927400000 HOUSING STAND
10) Apply sufficient grease to oil seal lip.
Specified grease:
SHELL 6459N
CAUTION:
If specified grease is not available, remove bearing
grease and apply Auto Rex A instead.
Do not mix different types of grease.
11) Install disc cover to housing the three bolts.
Tightening torque:
14±4 N⋅m (1.4±0.4 kg-m, 10.1±2.9 ft-lb)
G4M0235
12) Attach hub to ST1 securely.
13) Clean dust or foreign particles from the polished sur-
face of hub.
14) Using ST2, press bearing into hub by driving inner
race.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND
ST2 927120000 HUB INSTALLER
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
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.
G4M0236
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)
G4M0237
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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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Axle

G4M0238
10) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and
wheels.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after remov-
ing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may
damage wheel bearings.
3) Unlock axle nut.
4) Remove axle nut using a socket wrench.
B4M0050A
5) Return parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
(1) Disc brake: Perform steps 6) and 7).
(2) Drum brake: Perform steps 8) through 10).
G4M0240
6) Remove disc brake caliper from back plate, and sus-
pend it from strut using a piece of wire.
7) Remove disc rotor from hub.
NOTE:
If disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive it out by installing
an 8-mm bolt into bolt hole in disc rotor.
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Axle - 2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)

G4M0238
10) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and
wheels.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after remov-
ing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may
damage wheel bearings.
3) Unlock axle nut.
4) Remove axle nut using a socket wrench.
B4M0050A
5) Return parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
(1) Disc brake: Perform steps 6) and 7).
(2) Drum brake: Perform steps 8) through 10).
G4M0240
6) Remove disc brake caliper from back plate, and sus-
pend it from strut using a piece of wire.
7) Remove disc rotor from hub.
NOTE:
If disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive it out by installing
an 8-mm bolt into bolt hole in disc rotor.
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Axle - 2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)

G4M0259
6) Invert both ST1 and housing.
7) Using ST2, press inner oil seal into housing until it
touches bottom.
ST1 927430000 HOUSING STAND
ST2 927460000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
G4M0260
8) Using ST1 and ST2, press sub seal into place.
ST1 927430000 HOUSING STAND
ST2 927460000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
9) Apply sufficient grease to oil seal lip.
Specified grease:
SHELL 6459N
CAUTION:
If specified grease is not available, remove bearing
grease and apply Auto Rex A instead.
Do not mix different types of grease.
G4M0261
10) Install back plate to rear housing.
Tightening torque:
52±6 N⋅m (5.3±0.6 kg-m, 38.3±4.3 ft-lb)
G4M0262
11) Using ST1 and ST2, press bearing into hub.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND
ST2 927450000 HUB INSTALLER
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4-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)