1999 SUBARU LEGACY diff

E: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1) Insert BJ into hub 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.
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3) Tighten axle nut temporarily.
4) Install DOJ/SFJ on transmission spindle and
drive spring pin into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
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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:
IUse a new axle nut.
IAlways tighten axle nut before installing
wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed andcomes in contact with ground when axle nut is
loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
IBe sure to tighten axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age wheel bearing.
8) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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.
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3) Tighten axle nut temporarily.
4) Replace circlips from DOJ spline with new one.
(2200 cc AT vehicles only)
5) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
B4M0549A
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3. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

6) 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 PROTEC-
TOR
B4M0550A
7) Align DOJ and differential splines.
8) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
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9) Connect crossmember reinforcement lower to
crossmember (4 door model only).
10) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
11 3
±15 N´m (11.5±1.5 kg-m, 83±11 ft-lb)
11) 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)
12) Install stabilizer bracket.
13) 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:
IUse a new axle nut.
IAlways 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.
IBe sure to tighten axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age wheel bearing.
14) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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3. Front and Rear Drive Shafts

4. Replacement of Front SFJ,
DOJ and BJ Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands
(rigid racks), and remove front wheel cap and
wheels.
NOTE:
Do not remove axle nut.
3) Remove stabilizer link.
4) Disconnect transverse link from housing.
5) Remove spring pin which secures transmission
spindle to DOJ/SFJ.
CAUTION:
Use a new spring pin.
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6) Remove SFJ, DOJ and BJ boots from drive
shaft. or [W3B2].>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install SFJ, DOJ and BJ boots to drive shaft.
or
2) Install DOJ/SFJ on transmission spindle and
drive spring pin into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
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3) Connect transverse link to housing.
4) Install stabilizer link.
5. 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 ABS sensor clamps and parking brake
cable bracket.
4) Disconnect stabilizer link from lateral link.
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assem-
bly to rear housing.
6) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assem-
bly to rear housing.
7) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower
from crossmember (4 door model only).
8) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
(Except 2200 cc AT vehicles)
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
CAUTION:
Do not remove circlip attached to inside of dif-
ferential.
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer.
Always use bolt as shown in figure, as support-
ing point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
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4. Replacement of Front SFJ, DOJ and BJ Boots

4. Replacement of Front SFJ,
DOJ and BJ Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands
(rigid racks), and remove front wheel cap and
wheels.
NOTE:
Do not remove axle nut.
3) Remove stabilizer link.
4) Disconnect transverse link from housing.
5) Remove spring pin which secures transmission
spindle to DOJ/SFJ.
CAUTION:
Use a new spring pin.
G4M0279
6) Remove SFJ, DOJ and BJ boots from drive
shaft. or [W3B2].>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install SFJ, DOJ and BJ boots to drive shaft.
or
2) Install DOJ/SFJ on transmission spindle and
drive spring pin into place.
CAUTION:
Always use a new spring pin.
G4M0279
3) Connect transverse link to housing.
4) Install stabilizer link.
5. 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 ABS sensor clamps and parking brake
cable bracket.
4) Disconnect stabilizer link from lateral link.
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assem-
bly to rear housing.
6) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assem-
bly to rear housing.
7) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower
from crossmember (4 door model only).
8) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
(Except 2200 cc AT vehicles)
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
CAUTION:
Do not remove circlip attached to inside of dif-
ferential.
G4M0994
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer.
Always use bolt as shown in figure, as support-
ing point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
G4M0995
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4. Replacement of Front SFJ, DOJ and BJ Boots

9) Remove DOJ from rear differential using tire
lever. (2200 cc AT vehicles)
NOTE:
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together
with the shaft.
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CAUTION:
When removing the DOJ from the rear
differential, fit tire lever to the bolt as shown in
figure so as not to damage the axle shaft
holder.
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10) Remove DOJ and BJ boots from drive shaft.

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

2) Replace circlips from DOJ spline with new one.
(2200 cc AT vehicles only)3) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
B4M0549A
4) 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 PROTEC-
TOR
B4M0550A
5) Align DOJ and differential splines.
6) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
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CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a
new one.
7) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
8) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link
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5. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ Boots

13) Fix boot end with clip (small).
CAUTION:
Use screwdriver with blunted tip to prevent
boot from damage, when installing.
NOTE:
After installing, check boot end is positioned into
groove on tie-rod.
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14) If tie-rod end was removed, screw in lock nut
and tie-rod end to screwed portion of tie-rod, and
tighten lock nut temporarily in a position as shown
in figure.
Installed tie-rod length: L
15 mm (0.59 in)
NOTE:
Pay attention to difference between right and left
tie-rod ends.
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15) Inspect gearbox as follows:
A) Holding tie-rod end, repeat lock to lock two or
three times as quickly as possible.
B) Holding tie-rod end, turn it slowly at a radius
one or two times as large as possible.
After all, make sure that boot is installed in the
specified position without deflation.
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16) Remove gearbox from ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
17) Install four pipes on gearbox.
(1) Connect pipes A and B to four pipe joints of
gearbox. Connect upper pipe B first, and lower
pipe A.
Tightening torque:
13
±3 N´m (1.3±0.3 kg-m, 9.4±2.2 ft-lb)
(2) Connect pipes C and D to gearbox.
Connect lower pipe C first, and upper pipe D
second.
Tightening torque:
15
±5 N´m (1.5±0.5 kg-m, 10.8±3.6 ft-lb)
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E: INSTALLATION
1) Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful
not to damage gearbox boot.
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3. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [LHD model]

1. SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as shown in the figures. If it
exceeds the specified service limit, adjust or
replace.
NOTE:
When making a measurement, vise gearbox by
using ST. Never vise gearbox by inserting alumi-
num plates, etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST 926200000 STAND
Sliding resistance of rack shaft:
Service limit
304 N (31 kg, 68 lb) or less
Difference between left and right sliding
resistance
Less than 20%
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2. RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL
DIRECTION
Right-turn steering:
Service limit
Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 in) (direction
)
Less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in) (direction
)
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
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Left-turn steering:
Service limit
Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
(direction
and)
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
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4. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [RHD model]

3. INPUT SHAFT PLAY
In radial direction:
Service limit
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
On condition
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
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In axial direction:
Service limit
0.27 mm (0.0106 in) or less
On condition
P:20Ð49N(2Ð5kg,4Ð11lb)
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4. TURNING RESISTANCE OF GEARBOX
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18
in) from rack center
Less than 11.18 N (1.14 kg, 2.51 lb)
Maximum allowable resistance
15.79 N (1.61 kg, 3.55 lb) or less
Difference between left and right sliding resis-
tance:
Less than 20%
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D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Use only SUBARU genuine grease for gearbox.
Specified grease for gearbox:
VALIANT GREASE M2 (Part No.
003608001)
1) Clean all parts and tools before reassembling.
2) Move rack shaft fully to the left and right two or
three times to lubricate shaft ends with grease.
Remove excess grease, being careful not to block
air vent hole.
CAUTION:
IWhen rack is fully moved to its stroke ends
with tie-rod removed, be careful not to bump
rack ends.
IEnsure that screw located at end of rack
shaft is free from grease.
3) Apply grease to bore wall which accommodates
sleeve.
CAUTION:
Ensure that hands are clean when applying
grease.
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4. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [RHD model]