Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Drive shaft system / Front drive shaft / Inspection

Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.

• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)

Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.

• EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)

Check for seizure, corrosion, damage 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.

Installation

1. Before installation, check the drive shaft assembly. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part.• MT model: Differential Side Retainer ...

1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.2. Remove the PTJ boot band and boot.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.3. Remove the snap ring from PTJ outer race.4. Remove the PTJ outer ...

Other materials:

Disassembly
1. Remove the bearing retainer using ST1, ST2 and ST3.ST1 899864100REMOVERST2 398497701SEATST3 18767AA000BEARING REMOVER2. Remove the snap ring.3. Remove the ball bearing using ST1, ST2 and ST3.ST1 899864100REMOVERST2 398497701SEATST3 498077600REMOVER ...