Legacy Sport Utility LTD AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Rear DOJ and BJ Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE: Axle nut need not be removed.
3) Remove ABS sensor clamps and parking brake cable bracket.
4) Disconnect stabilizer link from lateral link.
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assembly to rear housing.
6) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assembly to rear housing.
7) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower from crossmember (4 door model only).
8) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST. (Except 2200 cc AT vehicles)
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
CAUTION: Do not remove circlip attached to inside of differential.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer. Always use bolt as shown in figure, as supporting point for ST during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
9) Remove DOJ from rear differential using tire lever. (2200 cc AT vehicles)
NOTE: The side spline shaft circlip comes out together with the shaft.