Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2357

8) Apply an even coat of the specified grease 30 to
40 g (1.06 to 1.41 oz) to the entire inner surface of
boot.
9) Install the AAR boot taking care not to twist it.
10) Install the new large boot band and small boot
band at the required positions.
11) Tighten the boot bands using ST, torque
wrench and socket flex handle.
ST 28099AC000 BOOT BAND PLIER
(C)
(B)
(A)
(A) Large boot band
(B) Boot
(C) Torque wrench
(D) Socket flex handle
(E) AAR
Clearance at the crimped section of the boot
band:
Large boot band
1 mm (0.04 in) or less
Small boot band
1 mm (0.04 in) or less
12) Extend and retract the AAR repeatedly to pro-
vide an equal coating of grease.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
• AAR and AC
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
• Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
• Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
Front Drive Shaft
(D)
ST
(E)
DS-00120
DS-29
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM