Impreza RS Coupe AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (1999)
1.
Check the transaxle stub axle for burrs or rust.
2.
Remove any burrs or rust with fine sandpaper and clean the stub axle.
3.
Wrap the splines of the stub axle with vinyl tap.
4.
Apply Nox Rust (7703W) as per illustration on the stub axle and remove the tape.
5.
Apply silicone grease G30M to the stub axle splines and the seal lip. This is to prevent damage to the seal lip when reinstalling the axle shaft.
(Please use the sealed roll pin contained in the OIL SEAL KIT when reinstalling SFJ (DOJ))
REASSEMBLY
1.
Align the hole for spring pin, and install the drive shaft to the transmission spindle.
Caution:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
2.
Insert the sealed spring pin half way.
3.
Connect transverse link balljoint to the housing.
Tightening Torque: 49 +/- 10 Nm (36 ± 7 ft.-lb 5 +/- 1 kgf-m)
4.
Insert the sealed spring pin all the way.
If grease is pushed out by spring pin, wipe it off.
5.
Apply NOX-RUST 7703W to a clean rag and clean the baffle plate of the drive shaft.
6.
Install bolts which secure stabilizer to crossmember.
Tightening Torque: 25 ± 4 Nm (18.1 +/- 2.9 ft.-lb 2.5 +/- 0.4 kgf-m)
7.
Perform reassembling procedure by following reverse order of procedure 1 through 7
Tightening Torque:
Exhaust pipe to cylinder head: 30 ± 5 Nm (22.4 +/- 3.6 ft.-lb 3 +/- 0.5 kgf-m)
Exhaust pipe to hanger bracket: 35 ± 5 Nm (26 +/- 3.6 ft.-lb 3.5 +/- 0.5 kgf-m)
