NHTSA ID Number: 10173125
Manufacturer Communication Number: 14-24-20
Summary
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru
Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
15 Affected Products
Vehicles
NUMBER: 14-24-20
DATE: 03/19/20
| APPLICABILITY: | 2012MY-2016MY IMPREZA 2013MY-2017MY CROSSTREK 2014MY-2018MY FORESTER |
| SUBJECT: | Hub Remover / Special Tool – J-53014 |
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool kit number J-53014. These special tools are used when the rust of the rear hub is severe making it difficult to remove.
PART INFORMATION
| ILLUSTRATION | Part Number | DESCRIPTION |
| Plate A | 28499SG000 | When using this product, use it as a set of 2. |
| Plate B | 28499SG010 | When using this product, use it as a set of 2. |
| Bolts | 28499SG020 | When using this product, use it as a set of 4. |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
- Remove the 4 hub housing fastening bolts.
- Thread 2 bolts into the outer hub bolt holes.
NOTE: Make sure the bolts clear the hub bolts. (NG photo shown here)
- Attach Plate B 28499SG020 to the face between the hub unit and the back plate. NOTE: Pay attention to the mounting direction of Plate A.
- Attach Plate A between Plate B and bolt flange. Tighten by hand until the bolt is seated on Plate A.
- Install plates A, B, bolts on the opposite side.
- Remove the hub unit by tightening the bolts using a 14 mm box-end wrench in a crossing pattern as shown below.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a crossing pattern to evenly apply axial force. If force is unevenly applied, the hub unit may stick in the housing and become extremely difficult to remove.
- By tightening the bolts as specified, the hub should release from the housing normally.
NOTE: If rust sticking is severe, the use of penetrating lubricant (e.g. PB Blaster or equivalent) is recommended.
NUMBER: 14-24-20
DATE: 03/19/20
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