Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 2944

• 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 the 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 new band through the clip and wind twice
in alignment with band groove of boot.
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 the band by using ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the 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
NOTE:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
DS-00125
17) Cut off the band with an allowance of about 10
mm (0.39 in) left from the clip and bend this allow-
ance over the clip.
NOTE:
Be careful so that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
18) Install the BJ boot or EBJ boot in the same pro-
cedure as DOJ boot.
19) Extend and retract the DOJ to provide equal
grease coating.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
• DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
• BJ (Bell Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and exces-
sive play.
• Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
DS-00132
• Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
DS-29
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
DS-00133