Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3019

CAUTION:
• The large end of PTJ boot and the boot
groove shall be cleaned completely so as to be
free from grease and other substances.
• When installing PTJ boot, position outer race
of PTJ at center of its travel.
11) Put a new band through the clip and wind twice
in alignment with band groove of boot.
12) 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.
13) Tighten the band using ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
14) Tap on the clip with the punch provided at the
end of ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
15) 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.
16) Extend and retract the PTJ to provide equal
grease coating.
Front Drive Shaft
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and exces-
sive play.
• Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
• Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
DS-00132
DS-00133
DS-25
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM