Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive Shaft
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.
• BJ (Bell Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage 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.
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the outer race (DOJ) from the shaft assembly.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver or pliers, loosen t ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. Rear Differential Side Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">NOTE:After pulling out the drive shaft as ...
Other materials:
Assembly
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (T-type)ASSEMBLYNOTE:• Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.• Check and adjust each part during assembly.• Keep the shims and washers in order, so that they are not improperly installed.• Thoroughly clean the surfaces on which the ...
Inspection
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (T-type)INSPECTIONWash all the disassembled parts clean, and examine them for wear, damage and other defects. Repair or replace the defective parts as necessary.1. Hypoid driven gear and drive pinion• If there is evidently an abnormal tooth contact, find ou ...
Installing child restraint systems with ALR/ELR seatbelt
WARNING
Child restraint systems and seatbelts
can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small
child. Check the child restraint
system before you place a child
in it.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint system in your vehicle.
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