Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.

Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Race
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the PTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage boot.

Fig 2: Removing PTJ Boot Band And Boot
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the snap ring from PTJ outer race.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From PTJ Outer Race
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the PTJ outer race from shaft assembly.
Wipe off grease.
CAUTION: The grease is a special grease. Do not confuse with other greases.
Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.

Fig 4: Placing Alignment Marks On Roller Kit And Trunnion
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the roller kit from trunnion.
CAUTION: Be careful with the roller kit position.
Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.

Fig 5: Placing Alignment Marks On Trunnion And Shaft
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring And Trunnion
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent boot from scratches.
Remove the PTJ boot.

NOTE: Further disassembly of axle is impossible because the BJ cannot be disassembled.