Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the disc cover between housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.
Tightening torque:
65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
- Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft .>
- Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
- Install the disc rotor to hub.
- Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.
Tightening torque:
80 N.m (8.2kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
- While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
- After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)