Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
existing grease inside the SFJ (DOJ).
2.
Use brake cleaner or equivalent and clean the SFJ (DOJ) grease from the transaxle, crossmember and exhaust system.
3.
Clean the SFJ (DOJ) grease from the splined area at the end of the SFJ (DOJ).
(Do not spray brake cleaner onto the parts directly. Spray brake cleaner on a clean rag and clean the SFJ (DOJ).)
SEAL INSTALLATION:
Caution:
The correct seal must be used for this application.
1.
Install the seal on the splined end of the SFJ (DOJ) using Loctite adhesive # 4212. After seal installation, rotate the seal approximately 45 degrees
and apply pressure for 30 seconds until the seal is fixed to the SFJ (DOJ).
LOCTITE ADHESIVE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
