1999 SUBARU LEGACY wheel alignment

9) Using hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from
turning, tighten self-locking nut with ST.
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
54
±5 N´m (5.5±0.5 kg-m, 39.8±3.6 ft-lb)
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10) Loosen the coil spring carefully.
E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount at upper side of strut to body
and tighten with nuts.
Tightening torque:
20
±6 N´m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
2) Connect housing to lower side of strut.
3) Position aligning mark on camber adjusting bolt
with aligning mark on lower side bracket of strut.
CAUTION:
IWhile holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten
self-locking nut.
IBe sure to use new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
152
±20 N´m (15.5±2.0 kg-m, 112±14 ft-lb)
4) Install ABS sensor harness to strut. (ABS
equipped models.)
Tightening torque:
152
±20N´m (15.5±2.0 kg-m, 112±14 ft-lb)
5) Install brake hose at lower side of strut with
clamp.
6) Install union bolts which secure brake caliper to
brake hose.
Tightening torque:
18
±3 N´m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
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CAUTION:
Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Install wheels.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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4. Front Strut

B: INSTALLATION
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal
procedures.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels
are in full contact with the ground and vehicle
is at curb weight condition.
Tightening torque:
Transverse link bushing to crossmember:
98
±15 N´m (10.0±1.5 kg-m, 72±11 ft-lb)
Stabilizer to bushing:
25
±4 N´m (2.5±0.4 kg-m, 18.1±2.9 ft-lb)
Tie-rod end to housing:
27.0
±2.5 N´m (2.75±0.25 kg-m, 19.9±1.8
ft-lb)
Front cushion rubber to crossmember:
69
±15 N´m (7.0±1.5 kg-m, 51±11 ft-lb)
Universal joint to pinion shaft:
24
±3 N´m (2.4±0.3 kg-m, 17.4±2.2 ft-lb)
Crossmember to body:
98
±15 N´m (10.0±1.5 kg-m, 72±11 ft-lb)
2) Purge air from power steering system.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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6. Front Crossmember

E: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing location when
wheels are in full contact with the ground and
vehicle is at curb weight condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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7. Rear Trailing Link

E: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse removal procedures, reading the
following instructions.
IInstallation of DOJ to differential [W3E2].>
CAUTION:
IDo not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil
seal.
IAlways tighten rubber bushing when wheels
are in full contact with the ground and vehicle
is at curb weight condition.
ITighten nut when installing adjusting bolt.
IReplace self-locking nut with new one.
NOTE:
ILateral link washers identification color is gold
color.
ICheck wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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8. Lateral Link

CAUTION:
ICheck that hose clip is positioned properly.
ICheck brake hose for twisting, or excessive
tension.
IModels equipped with ABS:
Do not subject ABS sensor harness to exces-
sive tension.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88
±10 N´m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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9. Rear Strut

6) Remove bolts securing crossmember to vehicle
body, and remove crossmember.
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7) Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link
cam bolt and crossmember.
8) Remove four bolts securing front and rear lat-
eral links to crossmember by loosening nuts.
B: INSPECTION
Check removed parts for damage and cracks, and
correct or replace if defective.
C: INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal.
2) Install rear differential.
CAUTION:
Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels
are in full contact with the ground and vehicle
is at curb weight condition.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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10. Rear Crossmember

12) Attach hub to ST1 securely.
13) Clean dust or foreign particles from the pol-
ished surface of hub.
14) sing ST2, press bearing into hub by driving
inner race.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND
ST2 927120000 HUB INSTALLER
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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 ABS).
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.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.
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.
Tightening torque:
186
±20 N´m (19±2 kg-m, 137±14 ft-lb)
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10) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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1. Front Axle

1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Disconnect both oxygen sensor and exhaust
gas temperature warning sensor connectors from
front exhaust pipe assembly.
WARNING:
Be careful as exhaust pipe is hot.
3) Raise vehicle with a jack and remove front
wheel.
4) Disconnect front exhaust pipe assembly.
5) Remove cotter pin and castle nut. Using a
puller, remove tie-rod end from knuckle arm.
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6) Remove jack-up plate and stabilizer.
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7) Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gear-
box assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While
turning steering wheel to the left and right, drain
fluid through the hose. Similarly, drain fluid from
the other pipe joint B.
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8) Remove lower and upper bolts from universal
joint, and remove universal joint in the upward
direction.
NOTE:
Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it
can be reassembled at the original serration.
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9) Remove flare nuts from control valve of gear-
box assembly, and disconnect upper and lower
hoses B and A.
CAUTION:
IAlways disconnect hoses B and A in that
order.
IBe careful not to damage the hoses during
removal.
10) Remove bolts securing gearbox to
crossmember, and detach gearbox.
B: DISASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect four pipes from gearbox.
2) Secure gearbox removed from vehicle in vice
using ST.
ST 926200000 STAND
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox assembly in a vice using
the ST as shown. Do not attempt to secure it
without this ST.
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4. Steering Gearbox (Power Steering System) [RHD model]