Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2768

10) Install circlip in the groove on DOJ outer race.
NOTE:
• Assure that the balls, cage and inner race are
completely fitted in the outer race of DOJ.
• Exercise care not to place the matched position
of circlip in the ball groove of outer race.
• Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the circlip is
completely fitted in the groove.
11) Apply an even coat of the specified grease [20
to 30 g (0.71 to 1.06 oz)] to the entire inner surface
of boot. Also apply grease to shaft.
12) Install DOJ boot taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
• The inside of the larger end of DOJ boot and the
boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from
grease and other substances.
• When installing DOJ boot, position outer race of
DOJ at center of its travel.
13) Put a band through the clip and wind twice in
alignment with band groove of boot.
CAUTION:
Use a new band.
14) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, exercise care so that the air
within the boot is appropriate.
15) Tighten band by using ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten band until it cannot be moved by hand.
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
16) Tap on the clip with the punch provided at the
end of ST.
ST 925091000
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
17) Cut off band with an allowance of about 10 mm
DS-00125
(0.39 in) left from the clip and bend this allowance
over the clip.
CAUTION:
Be careful so that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
18) Fix up boot on BJ in the same manner.
NOTE:
Extend and retract DOJ to provide equal grease
coating.
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 Free-ring 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-37
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
DS-00133