Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2065

8) Place an alignment mark on the trunnion and
shaft.
9) Remove the snap ring and trunnion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape
to prevent boot from scratches.
10) Remove the SFJ boot.
11) Place the drive shaft in a vise between wooden
blocks.
CAUTION:
Do not place the drive shaft directly in the vise;
use wooden block.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
12) Raise the boot band claws by means of screw-
driver and hammer.
B4M0778
B4M0779
13) Cut and remove the boot.
CAUTION:
The boot must be replaced with a new one
whenever it is removed.
14) Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but the
BJ cannot be disassembled.
DS-35
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
(A) Boot band claws
B4M2220B
B4M0690