Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Manual - part 896
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Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
10) Install the snap ring in the groove on the 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.
• Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the snap ring
is completely fitted in the groove.
11) Apply an even coat of the specified grease [20
to 30 g (0.71 to 1.06 oz)] to the entire inner surface
of boot. Also apply grease to the shaft.
12) Install the DOJ boot taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
• The inside of the large end of DOJ boot and the
boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from
grease and other substances.
• When installing the DOJ boot, position the outer
race of DOJ at center of the stroke.
13) Put a new band through the clip and wind twice
in the band groove of the boot.
14) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, use care so that the air with-
in the boot is appropriate.
15) Tighten the band using the ST.
ST
925091000
BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
16) Tap the clip with the punch provided at the end
of the ST.
ST
925091000
BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
17) Cut off the band with an allowance of about 10
mm (0.39 in) left from the clip and bend this allow-
ance over the clip.
NOTE:
Be careful so that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
18) Install the BJ boot or EBJ boot in the same pro-
cedure as a DOJ boot.
19) Extend and retract the DOJ repeatedly to pro-
vide an equal coating of grease.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
• DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• EBJ (High-efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
• BJ (Bell Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and exces-
sive play.
• Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
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