Propeller Shaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage rubber boot (installed at DOJ) while installing propeller shaft.

Insert sleeve yoke into transmission and attach center bearing to vehicle body.
Tightening torque: 52.5 N.m (5.3+/-0.5 kg-m, 38.3+/-3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Attaching Center Bearing To Vehicle Body
Align matching marks and connect flange yoke and rear differential.
Tightening torque: 31+/-8 N.m (3.2+/-0.8 kg-m, 23.1+/-5.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Connecting Flange Yoke To Rear Differential
Install differential mount front cover.
Tightening torque: 88+/-10 N.m (9.0+/-1.0 kg-m, 65+/-7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Differential Mount Front Cover
Install front exhaust cover.

Fig 4: Installing Front Exhaust Cover
Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.