Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2309

18) Install the SFJ boot taking care not to twist it.
CAUTION:
• SFJ installation surface of SFJ boot shall be
cleaned so as to be free from grease and other
substances.
• When installing the SFJ boot, position the
outer race of SFJ at center of its travel.
19) Put a new band through the clip and wind twice
in alignment with band groove of boot.
20) Tighten the band by using the ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
21) Tap on the clip with punch provided at the end
of ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
22) Cut off the band with an allowance of about 10
mm (0.39 in) left from clip, and bend this allowance
over clip.
CAUTION:
Be careful so that the end of band is in close
contact with clip.
23) Extend and retract the SFJ to provide equal
grease coating.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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 ex-
cessive play.
2) SFJ (Shudder-less Freering 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.
DS-00132
DS-00133
DS-37
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM