Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2001)
9. Remove snap ring and trunnion.
CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent boot from scratches.
10. Remove SFJ boot.
11. Place drive shaft in a vise between wooden blocks.
CAUTION: Do not place drive shaft directly in the vise; use wooden block.
12. Raise boot band claws by means of screwdriver and hammer.
13. Cut and remove the boot.
CAUTION: The boot must be replaced with a new one whenever it is removed.
14. Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but BJ cannot be disassembled.
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Use specified grease.
BJ side: NTG 2218 (Part No. 28093AA000)
SFJ side: SSG-6003 (Part No. 28093TA000)
1. Place BJ boot and small boot band on BJ side of shaft.
CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent boot from scratches.
2. Place drive shaft in a vise.