Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
NOTE:
^
The grease is a special grease (grease for constant velocity joint). Do not confuse with other greases.
^
Disassemble with exercising care not to lose balls (6 pcs).
8. 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.
9. Remove the snap ring, which fixes inner race to shaft, by using pliers.
10. Take out the DOJ inner race.
11. Take off the DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ boot.
12. Wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape.
13. Remove the BJ boot in same procedure as DOJ boot.
14. Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but the BJ is unable to be disassembled.
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Use specified grease.
BJ side: Molylex No. 2 (Part No. 723223010)
DOJ side:VU-3A702 (Yellow) (Part No. 23223GA050)
1. Install the BJ boot in specified position, and fill it with 60 to 70 g (2.12 to 2.47 oz) of specified grease.
2. Place the DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
3. Wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape.
4. Insert the DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE: Insert the cage with cut-out portion facing the shaft end, since the cage has an orientation.
5. Install the DOJ inner race on shaft and fit snap ring with pliers.
