14-24-20

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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
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SUBJECT:
2012MY-2016MY IMPREZA
2013MY-2017MY CROSSTREK
2014MY-2018MY FORESTER
NUMBER: 14-24-20
DATE: 03/19/20
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
28499SG000
When using this product, use it as a set of 2.
28499SG010
When using this product, use it as a set of 2.
28499SG020
When using this product, use it as a set of 4.
Plate A
Plate B
Bolts
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
1. Remove the 4 hub housing fastening bolts.
2. Thread 2 bolts into the outer hub bolt holes.
NOTE: Make sure the bolts clear the hub bolts. (NG photo shown here)
NG
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3. 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.
Outside
Inside
The thick
side faces the
outside
The thin side
toward the
inside
Plate B
4. Attach Plate A between Plate B and bolt flange. Tighten by hand until the bolt is seated on
Plate A.
Side View
Plate A
Bolt
Plate B
Plate A
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5. Install plates A, B, bolts on the opposite side.
6. 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.
3
1
2
4
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7. 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.
Contact point of hub
and back plate
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Lubrication points
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