Impreza F4-2.5L SOHC (2003)
4) Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage or scratches.
5) Grease
Check for discoloration or fluidity.
Rear Drive Shaft Boots
Rear Drive Shaft Boots
INSPECTION
Inspect the wear, warping, breakage or scratches for boot. If faulty, repair or replace.
REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the rear wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE: Axle nut need not be removed.
3) Remove the ABS sensor clamps and parking brake cable bracket.
4) Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lateral link.
5) Remove the bolts which secure lateral link assembly to the rear housing.
6) Remove the bolts which secure trailing link assembly to the rear housing.
7) Remove the DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE: The side spline shaft circlip comes out together with the shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the side bearing retainer. Always use bolt as shown in figure, as supporting point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
8) Remove the DOJ and BJ or EBJ boots from the drive shaft.
9) Install the DOJ and BJ or EBJ boots to the drive shaft.
