Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Disassembly
1. Using a flat tip screwdriver or pliers, loosen the boot band on the large end of DOJ boot. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
2. Remove the boot band on the small end of DOJ boot in the same manner. 3. Remove the large end of DOJ boot from DOJ outer race. 4. Remove the round snap ring at the neck of DOJ outer race with a flat tip screwdriver.
5. Take out the DOJ outer race from the shaft assembly. 6. Wipe off the grease and take out the ball bearings. CAUTION: The grease is a special grease (grease for constant velocity joints). Do not mix with other greases. NOTE: Disassemble the parts taking care not to lose balls.
7. 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. 8. Using pliers, remove the snap ring fixing the inner race to the shaft. 9. Take out the DOJ inner race. 10. Take off the DOJ cage from shaft and remove the DOJ boot. CAUTION: Wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches. 11. Remove the BJ boot or EBJ boot in the same procedure as the DOJ boot. NOTE: Further disassembly of the drive shaft is impossible because the BJ and EBJ cannot be disassembled. |
Inspection
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.• DOJ (Double Offset Joint):Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.• EBJ (Hig ...
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Removal
CAUTION:• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION• When the front door impact sensor is removed, always replace it with a new front door impact sensor. If it is reused, sealing capabi ...
