Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 155

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7. Rear Drive Shaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the rear wheel
cap and wheels.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after
removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow
this rule may damage wheel bearings.
3) Unlock the axle nut.
4)
Remove the DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE:
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together
with the shaft.
(1) Bolt
(2) DOJ
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the side bearing re-
tainer. Always use bolt as shown in figure, as
supporting point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
(1)
Side bearing retainer
5) Remove the axle nut and drive shaft. If it is hard
to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage tone wheel when re-
moving rear drive shaft.
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