Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2307

11) Place the drive shaft in a vise between wooden
blocks.
CAUTION:
Do not place the drive shaft directly in a vise;
use wooden block.
12) Raise the boot band claws by means of screw-
driver and hammer.
(A) Boot band claws
13) Cut and remove the boot.
CAUTION:
The boot must be replaced with a new one
whenever it is removed.
NOTE:
Further disassembly of axle is impossible because
the BJ cannot be disassembled.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(A)
(A)
DS-00112
DS-00113
DS-35
D: ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Use specified grease.
BJ side:
NTG2218 (Part No. 28093AA000)
SFJ side:
SSG6003 (Part No. 28093TA000)
1) Place the BJ boot and small boot band on BJ
side of shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape
to prevent the boot from scratches.
2) Place the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not place the drive shaft directly in a vise;
use wooden blocks.
3) Apply a coat of specified grease [60 to 70 g (2.12
to 2.47 oz)] to BJ.
4) Apply an even coat of specified grease [20 to 30
g (0.71 to 1.06 oz)] to entire inner surface of boot.
Also apply grease to shaft.
NOTE:
BJ installation surface of BJ boot shall be cleaned
so as to be free from grease and other substances.
5) Install the boot projecting portion to BJ groove.
(A)
(A) BJ
(B) Large boot band
(C) Boot
6) Set the large boot band in place.
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
(B)
(C)
DS-00114