Front Axle: Installation

Install the front hub unit bearing. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT HUB UNIT BEARING>INSTALLATION .
Temporarily install the front axle housing to the strut assembly.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

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Insert the front drive shaft into the front hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the front drive shaft.
- Be careful not to damage the front hub unit bearing.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
Install the arm COMPL front to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
- Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint COMPL are in contact.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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Align the alignment marks (A) on the adjusting bolt for the strut assembly and the strut and tighten the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Tighten the nut side while holding the bolt side.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

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Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the front brake back plate.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the front disc rotor. Ref. to BRAKE>FRONT DISC ROTOR>INSTALLATION .
While depressing the brake pedal, install the axle nut.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new axle nut.

Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
Crimp the axle nut.

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Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
Perform the following adjustments using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .