Legacy Outback Wagon F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Front SFJ, DOJ and BJ Boots
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid rocks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels.
3. Unlock axle nut.
4. Depress brake pedal and remove axle nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION: Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage wheel bearings.
5. Remove stabilizer link.
6. Disconnect transverse link from housing.
7. Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle to SFJ.
CAUTION: Use a new spring pin.
8. Remove front drive shaft.
9. Remove BJ and SFJ boots from drive shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Install BJ and SFJ boots to drive shaft.
2. Install front drive shaft.