Subaru Impreza 2003, Service Manual

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DS-33
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
5. Front Drive Shaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with rigid racks,
and then remove the front wheel cap and wheels.
2) Raise the caulking portion of axle nut.
3) Depress the brake pedal and remove the axle
nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen the axle nut after removing
the wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this
rule may damage the wheel bearings.
4) Remove the stabilizer link from transverse link.
5) Disconnect the transverse link from housing.
6) Remove the spring pin which secures the trans-
mission spindle to SFJ.
7) Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is
hard to remove, use the ST1 and ST2.
ST1
926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip and
tone wheel when removing the front drive shaft.
• When the front drive shaft is to be replaced,
also replace the inner oil seal.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the BJ into hub splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal lip
and tone wheel.
2) Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the drive shaft into
place.
ST1
922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the SFJ on transmission spindle and drive
a new spring pin into place.
5) Connect the transverse link to housing.
Tightening torque:
49 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)
6) Install the stabilizer bracket.
7) While depressing the brake pedal, tighten the
axle nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
186 N·m (19 kgf-m, 137 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
• Always tighten the axle nut before installing
wheel on vehicle. If the tire is installed and
comes in contact with ground when axle nut is
loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
• Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age the wheel bearing.
8) After tightening the axle nut, caulk and lock it.
DS-00204
DS-00040
ST2
ST1
DS-00104
ST
DS-00204