1997 SUBARU LEGACY service

G4M0995
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer. Always
use bolt as shown in figure, as supporting point for ST
during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
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10) Remove axle nut and drive shaft. If it is hard to
remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 PLATE
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing
rear drive shaft.
When rear drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace
inner oil seal with a new one.
G4M0281
B: DISASSEMBLY
1. AWD MODEL
1) Straighten bent claw of larger end of DOJ boot.
2) Loosen band by means of screwdriver or pliers with
care of not damaging boot.
3) Remove 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.
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5) Pry and remove round circlip located at the neck of DOJ
outer race with a screwdriver.
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6) Take out DOJ outer race from shaft assembly.
7) Wipe off grease and take out balls.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease (grease for constant
velocity joint). Do not confuse with other greases.
NOTE:
Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6 pcs).


1Outer race


2Grease
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8) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage
by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift
the cage.
9) Remove snap ring, which fixes inner race to shaft, by
using pliers.
10) Take out DOJ inner race.
11) Take off DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ boot.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent
boot from scratches.
12) Remove UFJ/BJ boot in the same procedure as steps
1) to 3).
13) Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but UFJ/BJ is
unable to be disassembled.
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2. FWD MODEL
1) Remove both DOJ boot bands.
2) Loosen band by means of screwdriver or pliers taking
care to not damage the boot.
3) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ outer
race.
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4) Pry and remove round circlip located at the neck of DOJ
outer race with a screwdriver.
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5) Take out DOJ outer race from shaft assembly.
6) Wipe off grease and take out balls.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease (grease for constant
velocity joint). Do not confuse with other greases.
NOTE:
Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6 pcs).


1Outer race


2Grease
NOTE:
Clean all parts as necessary.
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7) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage
by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift
the cage.
8) Remove snap ring, which holds the inner race to shaft,
by using pliers.
9) Take out DOJ inner race.
10) Take off DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ boot.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect
the boot from scratches.
11) Place drive shaft in a vise between wooden blocks.
CAUTION:
Do not place drive shaft directly in the vise; use
wooden block.
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12) Raise boot band claws by means of screwdriver and
hammer.
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13) Cut and remove the boot.
CAUTION:
The boot must be replaced with a new one whenever
it is removed.
14) Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but UFJ can-
not be disassembled.
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3. FTJ (Free-ring Tripod Joint)
1) Place alignment marks on shaft and outer race.
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2) Remove FTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage boot.
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3) Remove circlip from FTJ outer race using screwdriver.
4) Remove FTJ outer race from shaft assembly.
5) Wipe off grease.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease. Do not confuse with
other greases.
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6) Place alignment mark on free ring and trunnion.
7) Remove free ring from trunnion.
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8) Place alignment mark on trunnion and shaft.
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9) Remove snap ring and trunnion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent
boot from scratches.
10) Remove FTJ boot.
11) Remove BJ boot band and boot.
C: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion and
etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
1) DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive
play.
2) Shaft
Check excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
3) UFJ (Under cut Free Joint)
Check seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
4) Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage or scratches.
5) Grease
Check for discoloration or fluidity.
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D: ASSEMBLY
1. AWD MODEL
Use specified grease.
UFJ/BJ side:
UFJ (Front)—NTG2218 (Part No. 28093AA020)
BJ (Rear)—Molylex No. 2 (Part No. 723223010) or
Sunlight TB2-A
DOJ side:
AT model (Front and Rear) and MT model (Rear)
—VU-3A702 (Yellow)
(Part No. 23223GA050)
MT model (Front)—Molylex No. 2 (Part No.
723223010) or Sunlight TB2-A
1) Install BJ boot in specified position, and fill it with 60 to
70 g (2.12 to 2.47 oz) of specified grease.
2) Place DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent
boot from scratches.
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3) Insert DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the cage with the cut-out portion facing the shaft end,
since the cage has an orientation.
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4) Install DOJ inner race on shaft and fit snap ring with
pliers.
NOTE:
Confirm that the snap ring is completely fitted in the shaft
groove.
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5) Install cage, which was previously fitted, to inner race
fixed upon shaft.
NOTE:
Fit the cage with the protruded part aligned with the track
on the inner race and then turn by a half pitch.


1Inner race


2Cage
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6) Fill 80 to 90 g (2.82 to 3.17 oz) of specified grease into
the interior of DOJ outer race.
7) Apply a coat of specified grease to the cage pocket and
six balls.
8) Insert six balls into the cage pocket.
9) Align the outer race track and ball positions and place
in the part where shaft, inner race, cage and balls are pre-
viously installed, and then fit outer race.


1Outer race


2Grease
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10) Install circlip in the groove on DOJ outer race.
NOTE:
Assure that the balls, cage and inner race are com-
pletely 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 com-
pletely 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 align-
ment 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.
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15) Tighten band by using ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten band until it cannot be moved by hand.
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16) Tap on the clip with the punch provided at the end of
ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not dam-
aged.
17) Cut off band with an allowance of about 10 mm (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 con-
tact with clip.
18) Fix up boot on BJ and UFJ in the same manner.
NOTE:
Extend and retract DOJ to provide equal grease coating.
2. FWD MODEL
Use specified grease.
UFJ side:
UFJ (Front)—NTG2218 (Part No. 28093AA020)
DOJ side:
AT model (Front)—VU-3A702 (Yellow) (Part No.
23223GA050)
MT model (Front)—Molylex No. 2 (Part No.
723223010) or Sunlight TB2-A
1) Place UFJ boot and small boot band on UFJ side of
shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent
boot from scratches.
2) Place drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not place drive shaft directly in the vise; use
wooden blocks.
3) Apply a coat of specified grease [60 to 70 g (2.12 to
2.47 oz)] to UFJ.
4) Apply an even coat of specified grease [20 to 30 g (0.71
to 1.06 oz)] to the entire inner surface of boot. Also apply
grease to shaft.
NOTE:
The inside of the larger end of UFJ boot and the boot
groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from grease and
other substances.
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