Impreza F4-2.5L SOHC (2003)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Removal and Replacement
Front Drive Shaft Removal
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with safety stands (rigid racks), and remove the front wheel cap and wheels.
3) Unlock the axle nut.
4) Depress the brake pedal and remove the 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 the stabilizer link from the transverse link.
6) Disconnect the transverse link from the housing.
7) Remove the spring pin which secures transmission spindle to SFJ.
CAUTION: Use a new spring pin.
8) Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip and tone wheel when removing front drive shaft.
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When front drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace inner oil seal.
Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1) Insert the BJ into hub splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip and tone wheel.
