DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Propeller Shaft
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.
• Dents or cracks on the tube surface
• Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
• Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
• Center bearing for free play, noise or non-smooth operation.
• Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
• Damaged center bearing
2. Apply fluid or gear oil to the oil seal lip and the propeller shaft.
• CVT model: SUBARU CVT OIL FOR LINEARTRONIC
• MT model: GL-5
3. Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:
52 N·m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)

4. Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the yoke flange and rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31 N·m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)

5. Check the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle. Propeller Shaft > INSPECTION">
6. Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
7. Install the center exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
• Center exhaust pipe & rear exhaust pipe: Rear Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION">
• Muffler: Muffler > INSTALLATION">
8. Install the under cover - front.
CAUTION:
Install so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).

Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
9. Lower the vehicle.
Removal
Rear axlePreparation for screen settings
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position.
2. Push and hold the
button to show
the selection screen.
3. After the selection screen is displayed,
operate the "
" or "
" switch to show the
"Screen Setting" item. Then, push the
button. ...
Procedure
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge SetPROCEDURE1. REFRIGERANT GAS PRESSURE INSPECTION1. Prepare the vehicle.NOTE:Check that the ambient temperature is 25 — 40°C (77 — 104°F) and that the humidity is 30% — 80%.• Pla ...
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride
on a folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area. Doing so may
result in serious injury.
Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of the
seatback because it could tumble
forward and injure passengers in
the event of a sudden stop ...