Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 727

3-4
4WD SYSTEM
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Propeller Shaft
Check the following points with propeller shaft installed in
vehicle.
1) Joints and connections
Check for looseness.
2) Splines and bearing locations
(1)
Turn propeller shaft by hand to see if abnormal free
play exists at splines. Also move yokes to see if abnormal
free play exists at spiders and bearings.
(2)
Turn rear wheels by hand to check for "runout" of
propeller shaft.
REMOVAL
1) Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear
differential.
L3·051
Fig. 14
2) Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to car
body.
Center bearing
Fig. 15
14
3) Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
L3·053
Fig. 16
a. Be sure to use an empty oil can to catch oil flowing out
when removing propeller shaft.
b. Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional surface of
sleeve yoke.
c. Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after removal of
propeller shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
Before removing center bearing, check its condition. If it does
not operate smoothly or if there is any free play or leakage,
remove as follows:
1)
Put aligning marks on affected parts.
L3-054
Fig. 17
2) Remove bolts which hold front propeller shaft to rear
propeller shaft.