Impreza RS Coupe AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (1999)
8. Remove lower side bolt of universal joint, then remove upper side bolt and lift the joint upward.
NOTE: Place a mark on the joint and mating serration so that they can be re-installed at the original position.
9. Disconnect pipes C and D from pipe of gearbox.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage these pipes.
NOTE: Disconnect upper pipe D first, and lower pipe C second.
10. Remove clamp bolts securing gearbox to crossmember, and remove gearbox.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert gearbox into crossmember, being careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2. Tighten gearbox to crossmember bracket via clamp with bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 59 ± 12 Nm (43 ± 9 ft. lbs.).
3. How to install the joint.
a. Push the long yoke of the joint, all the way into the serrated portion of the steering shaft, setting the bolt hole in the cutout.
b. Then pull the short yoke all way out of the serrated portion of the gear box, setting the bolt hole in the cutout.
c. Insert the bolt through the short yoke, pull the joint and confirm that the bolt is on cutout of the gearbox.