Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2075

Drive Shaft System
17) Apply an even coat of the specified grease 30
to 40 g (1.06 to 1.41 oz) to the entire inner surface
of boot.
18) Install SFJ boot taking care not to twist it.
CAUTION:
¼ The inside of the larger end of SFJ boot and
the boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be
free from grease and other substances.
¼ When installing SFJ boot, position outer
race of SFJ at center of its travel.
19) Put a band through the clip and wind twice in
alignment with band groove of boot.
CAUTION:
Use a new band.
20) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, exercise care so that the air
within the boot is appropriate.
21) Tighten band by using ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten band until it cannot be moved by hand.
22) 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.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
23) Cut off 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.
24) Fix up boot on BJ in the same manner.
NOTE:
Extend and retract SFJ to provide equal grease
coating.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
1) DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
2) SFJ (Shudder-less Free-ring tripod Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive
play.
3) Shaft
Check excessive bending, twisting, damage and
wear.
4) BJ (Bell Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive
play.
5) Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage or scratches.
6) Grease
Check for discoloration or fluidity.
G4M0289
G4M0290
DS-30
S301153A10