Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Wheel replacement

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Tires and wheels / Wheel replacement

When replacing wheels due, for example, to damage, make sure the replacement wheels match the specifications of the wheels that are fitted as standard equipment.

Replacement wheels are available from SUBARU dealers.

WARNING Use only those wheels that are specified for your vehicle. Wheels not meeting specifications could interfere with brake caliper operation and may cause the tires to rub against the wheel well housing during turns. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

Tire replacement

The wheels and tires are important and integral parts of your vehicle's design; they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires fitted as standard equipment are optimally matched to the characterist ...

Aluminum wheels

Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the nut - axle.CAUTION:Do not loosen the nut - axle while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit COMPL.(1) Lift the crimped section of the nut - axle.(2) Remove the nut - axle using a socket wrench while depressin ...