Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2766

C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Straighten bent claw of larger end of DOJ boot.
2) Loosen band by means of screwdriver or pliers,
being careful not to damage the boot.
3) Remove 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 round circlip located at the neck
of DOJ outer race with a screwdriver.
6) Take out DOJ outer race from shaft assembly.
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
7) Wipe off grease and take out balls.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease (grease for con-
stant velocity joint). Do not confuse with other
greases.
NOTE:
Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6
pcs).
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8) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the
cage by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner
race and shift the cage.
9) Remove snap ring, which fixes inner race to
shaft, by using pliers.
10) Take out DOJ inner race.
11) Take off DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ
boot.
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CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to
prevent boot from scratches.
12) Remove BJ boot in the same procedure as
DOJ boot.
13) Disassembly of axle is completed at steps
above because BJ cannot be disassembled.
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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
( A )
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
( B )
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