Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection
1. Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.
• Play exists > Replace the ball joint. Front Ball Joint > REMOVAL 2. Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released. • Play exists > Check the hub unit bearing. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION 3. Replace the ball joint if the ball joint boot is damaged when visually inspecting the ball joint boot. |
Removal
1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the ball joint.(1) Extract the cotter pin (a) from the ball stud.(2) Remove the castle nut (b).(3) Extract the ball stud from the fro ...
Installation
1. Install the ball joint into the housing assembly - front axle.CAUTION:• Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.• Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the ...
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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped)
Low tire pressure warning light
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with a warning message
by sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is ...
