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Axle Shafts 22 illustrations ~1245 words

PROPELLER SHAFT

ModelATMT
Propeller shaft typeDOJ3UJ
Front propeller shaft Joint-to-joint length: L 1Mm (in)580 (22.83)644 (25.35)
Rear propeller shaft Joint-to-joint length: L 2Mm (in)712 (28.03)707 (27.83)
Outside diameter of tubeMm (in)D 163.5 (2.500)
D 257.0 (2.244)

PROPELLER SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

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CAUTION

  1. Wear working clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
  2. Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
  3. Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust or dirt.
  4. Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
  5. Be careful not to burn your hands, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.
  6. Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.
  7. Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
  8. Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
  9. Apply grease onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation.
  10. Before installing snap rings, apply sufficient amount of grease to avoid damage and deformation.
  11. Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vise.

GENERAL TOOL

TOOL NAMEREMARKS
PullerUsed for removing ball joint from knuckle arm.
Dial gaugeUsed for inspecting propeller shaft run-out.
Snap ring pliersUsed for installing and removing snap ring.
Extension capUsed for preventing leak of gear of oil or ATF.

GENERAL TOOL CHART

JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS

  1. Remove the center exhaust pipes. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S01829935882007121400000) Center Exhaust Pipe. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35443830002007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  2. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  3. Check for any looseness of the yoke flange mounting bolts which connect to rear differential and center bearing bracket mounting bolts.

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Scheme 137: SPLINES AND BEARING LOCATIONS
  1. Remove the center exhaust pipes. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S01829935882007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35443830002007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S05380561552007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35889321872007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. >
  3. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  4. Turn the propeller shaft by hand to see if abnormal free play exists at splines. Also move the yokes to see if abnormal free play exists at spiders and bearings.

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Scheme 138: RUNOUT OF PROPELLER SHAFT
  1. Remove the center exhaust pipes. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S01829935882007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35443830002007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S05380561552007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35889321872007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. >
  3. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  4. Set the dial gauge with its indicator stem at center of propeller shaft tube.
  5. Turn the propeller shaft slowly by hands to check for "runout" of propeller shaft. Runout: Limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)

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Scheme 139: CENTER BEARING FREE PLAY
  1. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S34228257912007121400000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S01829935882007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S03751346982007121400000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35443830002007121400000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Non-turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S05380561552007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. > Turbo model < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274159-S35889321872007121400000) , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-274158-S42180220342007121400000) , Muffler. >
  3. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  4. Move the propeller shaft near center bearing up and down, and left and right with your hand to check for any abnormal bearing free play.

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Scheme 140: REMOVAL

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  1. Lift-up the vehicle and remove the front wheels.
  2. Unlock the axle nut.
  3. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal. CAUTION: Remove the axle nut with vehicle weight not applied on axle. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
  4. Remove the stabilizer link.
  5. Remove the disc brake caliper from housing, and suspend it from strut using a wire.
  6. Remove the disc rotor from hub. NOTE: If the disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive disc rotor out by installing an 8 mm bolt in screw hole on the rotor.
  7. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut which secure tie-rod end to housing knuckle arm.
  8. Using a puller, remove the tie-rod ball joint from knuckle arm.
  9. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor assembly and harness.
  10. Remove the transverse link ball joint from housing.
  11. Remove the front drive shaft assembly from hub. If it is hard to remove, use the STs. ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE CAUTION: Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal at transmission side with a new one when removing front drive shaft.
  12. Suspend the front drive shaft to vehicle body using a wire.
  13. After scribing an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, remove the bolts which connect housing and strut, and disconnect housing from strut.

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Scheme 149: INSTALLATION

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  1. Temporarily tighten the front axle to front strut.
  2. Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
  3. Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
  4. Install the transverse link ball joint to housing. Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
  5. While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut. Tightening torque: 175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
  6. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut. Tightening torque: 27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod with hammer.
  7. Tighten the castle nut to the specified torque and tighten further within 60° until pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
  8. Install the disc rotor on hub.
  9. Install the disc brake caliper on housing. Tightening torque: 80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
  10. Connect the stabilizer link.
  11. Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into place. ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER ST2 927390000 ADAPTER
  12. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely. Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb) CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
  13. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
  14. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing. Tightening torque: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
  15. Install the wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque. Tightening torque: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)

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Scheme 152: DISASSEMBLY

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  1. Using the ST1, support the housing and hub securely.
  2. Attach the ST2 to housing and drive hub out. ST1 927060000 HUB REMOVER ST2 927080000 HUB STAND If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with a suitable tool (commercially available). CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the polished area of hub.
  3. Remove the disc cover from housing.
  4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove the outer and inner oil seals.
  5. Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the snap ring. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the housing at removal.
  6. Using the ST1, support the housing securely.
  7. Using the ST2, hold the inner race to drive out outer race of bearing. ST1 927400000 HOUSING STAND ST2 927100000 BEARING PULLER
  8. Using the ST and a hydraulic press, drive the hub bolts out. ST 927080000 HUB STAND