Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 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: Identifying Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Race
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Remove the PTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.

Fig 2: Removing PTJ Boot Band And Boot
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Remove the snap ring from PTJ outer race.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the PTJ outer race from shaft assembly.
Wipe off grease.
CAUTION: The grease is a special type of grease. Do not mix with other grease.
Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trunnion.

Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Marks On Roller Kit And Trunnion
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Remove the roller kit from trunnion.
CAUTION: Be careful with the roller kit position.
Place alignment marks on the trunnion and shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Alignment Marks On Trunnion And Shaft
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Remove the snap ring and trunnion.

Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.
Remove the PTJ boot.
NOTE: The EBJ is a non-disassembly part, so the drive shaft disassembly stops here.