Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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DS-33
Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the
boot from scratches.
NOTE:
Use specified grease.
EBJ side:
NKG106
DOJ side:
NKG205
1) Install the EBJ boot to the specified position, and
fill it with 50 to 60 g (1.76 to 2.12 oz) of specified
grease.
2) Place the DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
3) Insert the DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the cage with the cutout portion facing the
shaft end, since the cage has an orientation.
4) Install the DOJ inner race on shaft and fix the
snap ring in place 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 protruding section aligned with
the track on the inner race, and turn by a half pitch.
6) Fill 80 to 90 g (2.82 to 3.17 oz) of specified
grease into the inner side of the DOJ outer race.
7) Apply a thin coat of specified grease to the cage
pocket and six ball bearings.
8) Insert the six ball bearings into the cage pocket.
9) Align the outer race track and ball positions, and
place the shaft, inner race, cage and ball bearings
in the original positions, and then fix outer race in
place.
(A) Cage
(B) Cutout portion
DS-00395
(B)
(A)
DS-00128
(A) Inner race
(B) Cage
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
DS-00129
(B)
(A)
DS-00126
(B)
(A)