Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 160

REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
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7) Remove the DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together
with the shaft.
8. Rear Drive Shaft Boots
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Inspect the wear, warping, breakage or scratches
for boot. If faulty, repair or replace.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the rear wheel
cap and wheels.
NOTE:
Axle nut need not be removed.
3) Remove the ABS sensor clamps and parking
brake cable bracket.
4) Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lateral link.
5) Remove the bolts which secure lateral link as-
sembly to the rear housing.
6) Remove the bolts which secure trailing link as-
sembly to the rear housing.
(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
8) Remove the DOJ and BJ or EBJ boots from the
drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-41, DISASSEMBLY, Rear
Drive Shaft.>
9) Install the DOJ and BJ or EBJ boots to the drive
shaft. <Ref. to DS-42, ASSEMBLY, Rear Drive
Shaft.>
DS-44