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
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System operation
Operating conditions
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of
the following conditions are met.
The ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.
The vehicle is driven at speeds above
6 mph (10 km/h) (except when rever ...
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
" " position
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
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Instrument panel illumination ...