Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3366

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Straighten the bent claw at the larger end of the
DOJ boot.
2) Loosen the band by means of a flat tip screwdriv-
er or pliers, being careful not to damage the 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 at the neck of
DOJ outer race with a screwdriver.
6) Take out the DOJ outer race from the shaft as-
sembly.
7) Wipe off the grease and take out the ball bear-
ings.
NOTE:
• The grease is a special grease (grease for con-
stant velocity joints). Do not mix with other greases.
• Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6
pcs).
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
Rear Drive Shaft
DS-00124
DS-00125
(A)
(B)
DS-00126
DS-42
8) To remove the cage from inner race, turn the
cage by a half pitch to the track groove of inner race
and shift the cage.
9) Using pliers, remove the snap ring fixing the in-
ner race to the shaft.
10) Take out the DOJ inner race.
11) Take off the DOJ cage from shaft and remove
the DOJ boot.
12) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part of shaft.
13) Remove the EBJ boot using the same proce-
dures as for the DOJ boot.
NOTE:
The EBJ is a non-disassembly part, so the axle dis-
assembly stops here.
D: ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Use specified grease.
EBJ side
NTG2218-M (Part No. 28395AG010)
DOJ side:
Except for STI model
NKG205 (Part No. 28495AG000)
EDJ side:
STI model
NKG205 (Part No. 28495AG010)
1) Install the EBJ boot to the specified position, and
fill it with 60 to 70 g (2.12 to 2.47 oz) of specified
grease.
2) Place the DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
3) Wrap vinyl tape around the spline part of shaft.
4) Insert the DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the cage with the cutout portion facing the
shaft end, since the cage has an orientation.
(B)
(A) Cage
(B) Cutout portion
(A)
DS-00283