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Center Brake Pipe

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CAUTION:
  • When installing the brake pipe, do not bend. 
  • After installing the brake hoses, make sure that they do not contact the tires or suspension assembly, etc. 
  1. Install the pipe center brake rear.
    1. Install the pipe center brake rear to the pipe clamp and the rear floor.

      Tightening torque: 

      18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    2. Install the pipe center brake rear using a flare nut wrench and a crowfoot wrench.

    Tightening torque: 

    Calculation formula

    T = 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) x L1/(L1 + L2)

    T: Reading of the torque wrench

    L1: Effective length of the torque wrench

    L2: Effective length of the crowfoot wrench

    NOTE:

    If the effective length of the tool used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the tool. 

    G14602307Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the support sub frame front.

    Tightening torque: 

    For tightening torque, refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" in "REAR. SUSPENSION".: Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SUSPENSION .

  3. Install the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL TANK>INSTALLATION .
  4. Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE)>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the cable assembly hand brake. (Except for the electronic parking brake model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE CABLE>INSTALLATION .
  6. Install the adapter cord EPB. (Electronic parking brake model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR>INSTALLATION>PARKING BRAKE HARNESS .
  7. Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the under cover rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the crossmember support rear RH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
  12. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE .
  13. Install the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .