Subaru 2004 LEGACY, Service Manual

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DS-28
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Drive Shaft
2) Place the DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to
prevent boot from scratches.
3) Insert the DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the cage with the cut-out portion facing the
shaft end, since the cage has an orientation.
4) Install the DOJ inner race on shaft and fit the
snap ring with pliers.
NOTE:
Confirm that the snap ring is completely fitted in the
shaft groove.
5) Install the cage to inner race fixed upon shaft.
NOTE:
Fit the cage with the protruded part aligned with the
track on the inner race and then turn by a half pitch.
6) Fill 80 to 90 g (2.82 to 3.17 oz.) of specified
grease into the interior of DOJ outer race.
7) Apply a coat of specified grease to the cage
pocket and six balls.
8) Insert six balls into the cage pocket.
9) Align the outer race track and ball positions, and
place the shaft, inner race, cage and balls in the
original positions and then fit outer race.
10) Install the snap ring in the groove on DOJ outer
race.
NOTE:
• Assure that the balls, cage and inner race are
completely fitted in the outer race of DOJ.
• Use care not to place the matched position of
snap ring in the ball groove of outer race.
(A) Cage
(B) Cutout
DS-00127
(B)
(A)
DS-00128
(A) Inner race
(B) Cage
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
(B)
(A)
DS-00129
DS-00126
(B)
(A)