Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2746

12) Install the extension cap to transmission.
NOTE:
If extension cap is not available, cover the opening
with a vinyl bag in order to prevent gear oil or ATF
leakage.
( A )
(A) Extension cap
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert sleeve yoke into transmission and attach
center bearing to vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
52 N·m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)
2) Align matching marks and connect flange yoke
and rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31 N·m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.1 ft-lb)
(A) Matching mark
3) Install heat shield cover.
4) Install center exhaust pipes.
PROPELLER SHAFT
DS-00031
DS-00141
( A )
DS-00028
DS-15
5) Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
C: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Do not disassemble propeller shaft. Check the fol-
lowing and replace if necessary.
1) Tube surfaces for dents or cracks
2) Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
3) Joints for non-smooth operation or abnormal
noise
4) Center bearing for free play, noise or non-
smooth operation
5) Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
6) Center bearing for breakage
Check the following points with propeller shaft in-
stalled in vehicle.
1. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
1) Remove center exhaust pipes.
2) Remove heat shield cover.
3) Check for any looseness of yoke flange connect-
ing bolts and center bearing retaining bolts.
2. SPLINES AND BEARING LOCATIONS
1) Remove center exhaust pipes.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove heat shield cover.
4) Turn propeller shaft by hand to see if abnormal
free play exists at splines. Also move yokes to see
if abnormal free play exists at spiders and bearings.
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
DS-00035