Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 159

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
10) Install the circlip 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.
Exercise care not to place the matched position
of circlip in the ball groove of outer race.
Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the circlip is
completely fitted in the groove.
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G4M0282
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 shaft.
12) Install the DOJ boot taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
The inside of the larger end of DOJ boot and the
boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from
grease and other substances.
When installing DOJ boot, position outer race of
DOJ at center of its travel.
13) Put a band through the clip and wind twice in
alignment with band groove of boot.
CAUTION:
Use a new band.
14) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, exercise care so that the air
within the boot is appropriate.
15) Tighten the band by using ST.
ST 925091 000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
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16) Tap on the clip with the punch provided at the
end of ST.
ST 925091 000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
G4M0290
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.
CAUTION:
Be careful so that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
18) Fix up the boot on the BJ or EBJ in the same
manner.
NOTE:
Extend and retract the DOJ to provide equal grease
coating
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E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
1) DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and ex-
cessive play.
2) Shaft
Check excessive bending, twisting, damage and
wear.
3) BJ (Bell Joint) and EBJ (Eightball Bell Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive
4) Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage or scratches.
5) Grease
Check for discoloration or fluidity.
Play.