Impreza WRX F4-2.0L DOHC Turbo (2004)
Inspect the wear, warping, breakage or scratches for boot. If faulty, repair or replace.
REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks), and remove the front wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE: Do not remove the axle nut.
3) Remove the stabilizer link.
4) Disconnect the transverse link from the housing.
5) Remove the spring pin which secures transmission spindle to the SFJ.
CAUTION: Use a new spring pin.
6) Remove the EBJ and SFJ boots from the driveshaft.
7) Install the EBJ and SFJ boots to the drive shaft.
8) Install the SFJ on transmission spindle and drive spring pin into the place.
CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.
9) Connect the transverse link to the housing.
10) Install the stabilizer link.
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1) Straighten the bent claw of larger end of DOJ boot.
2) Loosen the band by means of screwdriver or pliers with care of not damaging boot.
3) Remove the boot band on the small end of DOJ boot in the same manner.
4) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ outer race.
