Thanks to all who responded. With this knowledge I should be able to
do this job. Hopefully I can do it this weekend in under two hours
with lifetime warranty from Pep Boys. It sounds a lot like removing
the rear half shafts from the back of my Corvette, but with a lot less
time & trouble, and without having a trannny in the middle. (of course
it's my wife who drives the Subie)
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On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:54:13 -0500, "newbie2@aohell.com" <aaa.RemoveThis@bbb.com>
wrote:
>I have a 1999 Legacy sedan 2.2 (auto trans). I have never done half
>shafts on any car (I always had rear wheel drive cars until 1999).
>
>Can someone tell me the steps to remove & replace the half shafts?
>I have the correct socket for the axle nut. After I remove the
>caliper, rotor & axle nut, does the splined shaft just slide out?
>Do I need any special tools, or do I need to separate the lower ball
>joint? Can I re-use the axle nut? Does anyone know the axle nut torque
>value?
>
>I have 30+ years of automotive skills & all the ordinary tools,
>pullers, acetylene etc, but I have never done half shafts before, so
>any pointers will be greatly appreciated. >> Stay informed about: 99 Legacy sed. half shaft R & R <== questions 
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