Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2312

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:
32 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
(1) ABS wheel speed sensor
8) Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the rear drive shaft
into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
9) Tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque
with parking brake applied.
Tightening torque:
186 N·m (19 kgf-m, 137 ft-lb)
10) Lock the axle nut.
11) Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:
88 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
( 1 )
DS-00069
ST
DS-00123
DS-00048
DS-40
12) Make the tires contact the ground fully.
CAUTION:
Make the tires contact the ground fully and the
vehicle be in curb weight whenever carrying
out the tightening of bush portions.
13) Tighten the installation bolt of rear housing as-
sembly and lateral link assembly.
Tightening torque:
137 N·m (14 kgf-m, 101 ft-lb)
14) Tighten the installation bolt of rear housing as-
sembly and trailing link assembly.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Straighten the bent claw of larger end of DOJ
boot.
2) Loosen the band by means of screwdriver or pli-
ers with care of not damaging boot.
3) Remove the boot band on the small end of DOJ
boot in the same manner.
4) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ
outer race.
5) Pry and remove the round circlip located at neck
of DOJ outer race with a screwdriver.
6) Take out the DOJ outer race from shaft assem-
bly.
DS-00124
DS-00125