LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2022 >> WRX Premium, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Drivelines & Axles >> Driveshaft & Universal Joints >> Axle Shafts, Propeller Shaft & Hubs >> Rear Drive Shaft >> Assembly

Rear Drive Shaft: Assembly

  1. Pass the boot (OUT side) through the shaft assembly.
    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wrap the shaft assembly splines with vinyl tape, etc. to protect the boot (OUT side) from scratches. 

  2. Apply 30 - 45 g (1.1 - 1.6 oz) of grease to the boot (OUT side).

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NKG814 or the equivalent

  3. Install the boot (OUT side).
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist the boot. 
    • Completely remove any grease that comes out and adheres to the outer surface of the boot (OUT side). 
    • Check that it fits in the boot groove securely. 
    G14602073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the new boot band (large) and boot band (small).
  5. Extend and retract the boot (OUT side) repeatedly so that grease is spread evenly.
  6. Pass the boot band (small) and boot (IN side) through the shaft assembly.
    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wrap the shaft assembly splines with vinyl tape, etc. to protect the boot (IN side) from scratches. 

  7. Pass the cage through the shaft assembly.
    NOTE:

    Insert with its narrow part facing toward the boot (IN side). 

  8. Set the inner race by aligning the alignment marks (A), and install the snap ring.
    CAUTION:

    Check that the snap ring is completely fitted. 

    G14602070Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the cage to the inner race.
    NOTE:

    Insert by aligning the cage side face hole and the inner race protrusion and secure it by turning the cage by a half pitch. 

  10. Apply 55 - 65 g (1.9 - 2.3 oz) of grease into the interior of outer race.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NKG814 or the equivalent

  11. Apply a thin coat of grease to the ball and ball installation portion of the cage.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NKG814 or the equivalent

  12. Set the ball to the cage.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to drop the ball. 

  13. Align alignment marks (A), set the outer race and install the circlip.
    CAUTION:

    Pull the shaft assembly lightly and assure that the circlip is completely fitted. 

    G14602065Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Apply 20 - 25 g (0.7 - 0.9 oz) of grease evenly to the entire inner surface of boot (IN side).

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NKG814 or the equivalent

  15. Install the boot (IN side).
    CAUTION:
    • Do not twist the boot (IN side). 
    • Completely remove any grease that comes out and adheres to the outer surface of the boot (IN side). 
    • Check that it fits in the boot groove securely. 
    G14602076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the new boot band (large) and boot band (small).
  17. Extend and retract the boot (IN side) repeatedly so that grease is spread evenly.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals