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Propeller Shaft: Removal

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NOTE:
  • Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
  • In case of DOJ type, before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts (installed at the rubber boot of center DOJ) with a cloth or rubber material, as shown in the figure. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the DOJ during removal.
Fig 1: Wrapping Metal Parts With Cloth Or Rubber Material
G01980387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
  3. Move the select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with the safety stands. (rigid racks)
  6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  7. Remove the rear differential protector. (If equipped)
  8. Remove the differential mount front cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Mount Front Cover
    G01980388Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.
    NOTE:
    • Put matching mark on affected parts before removal.
    • Remove all but one bolt.
    Fig 3: Putting Marks On Affected Parts Before Removal
    G01980389Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to the vehicle body.
    Fig 4: Removing Two Bolts Holding Center Bearing To Vehicle Body
    G01980390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the propeller shaft from the transmission.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage oil seals and frictional surface of sleeve yoke.
    • Cover the center exhaust pipe with a cloth to keep off any ATF or oil spilled from transmission when removing propeller shaft.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to use an empty oil can to catch oil flowing out when removing propeller shaft.
    • Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after removal of propeller shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Propeller Shaft From Transmission
    G01980391Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the extension cap to transmission.
    NOTE: If extension cap is not available, place vinyl bag over opening and fasten with string to prevent gear oil or ATF from leaking.
    Fig 6: Installing Extension Cap To Transmission
    G01980392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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