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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 Fig 1 . 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
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  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Move select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
  3. Release the parking brake.
  4. Jack-up vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  5. Remove center exhaust pipes.
  6. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  7. Remove heat shield cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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  8. Put matching marks on propeller shaft and rear differential.
  9. Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.
    NOTE: Remove all but one bolt.
    Fig 3: Putting Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential
    G03751601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body.
    Fig 4: Locating Bolts Which Hold Center Bearing To Vehicle Body
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  11. Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage oil seals and the mating surface of sleeve yoke.
    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
    G03751603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the extension cap to transmission.
    NOTE: If extension cap is not available, cover the opening with a vinyl etc. and hold it with tape or code. Be careful not to spill gear oil or ATF leakage on the floor.
    Fig 6: Locating Extension Cap On Transmission
    G03751604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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