Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: 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 housing assembly - front axle and the stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Tightening torque: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 2. Install the ball joint into front arm. (1) Connect the ball joint to the front arm. Tightening torque: 39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) (2) Tighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. (3) Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut. 3. Install the front wheels. Tightening torque: 120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) |
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 ...
Front stabilizer
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Assembly
1. Install the plugs.NOTE:• Use new O-rings.• Apply CVTF to the O-rings.Tightening torque:25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)2. Using ST, install the center support COMPL.ST 18270KA010SOCKET (E16)Tightening torque:21.5 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) ...
