Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 156

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the BJ or EBJ into the rear hub splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage tone wheel.
2) Using ST1 and ST2, pull the drive shaft into the
place.
ST1 922431 000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
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3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Usina ST, install the DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
5) Insert the DOJ spline end into the bore of side oil
seal, and remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil
seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
6) Align the DOJ and differential splines.
7) Push the housing to insert DOJ into the differen-
tial.
NOTE:
Make sure the DOJ is inserted properly.
G3M0050
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a
new one.
8) While depressing brake pedal, tighten the axle
nut using a socket wrench.
Tightening torque:
235 N-m (24 kgf-m, 174 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut for rear use only.
Always tighten axle nut before installing
wheel on vehicle. If wheel is
installed and
comes in contact with ground when axle nut is
loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age wheel bearing.
9) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
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