Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 817

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WHEELS AND AXLES
MECHANISM AND· FUNCTION
Front Axle
Because Front Wheel Drive system is adopted on the vehicle,
drive shafts are front axle shafts. The inboard end of the
axle shaft is connected to the differential via a constant
velocity joint (double offset joint: DOJ) which provides
flexible capabilities in the longitudinal direction while the
outboard end is supported by ball bearings located inside
the housing via a bell joint (BJ) which features a large operat·
ing angle.
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Fig. 1 Except XT6
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Since the drive shaft employs constant velocity joints, it
provides with smooth, even revolution of drive wheel without
vibration.
The disc hub is engaged to BJ spindle by means of serration
and secured by a castle nut and cotter pin via a center piece
and washer spring.
After front axle parts have been repaired, toe·in should be
adjusted.
1 Disc brake ASSY
2 Disc cover
3 Ball bearing
4 Housing
5
Axle shaft ASSY
6 Oil seal
7 Spacer
8 Center piece
9 Washer spring
10 Castle nut
11 Cotter pin
12 Hub and disc ASSY
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