DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper wheel alignment, etc.
Symptoms | Possible cause | Corrective action |
Noise or vibration from propeller shaft |
• Center bearing
• Runout of propeller shaft
• Loose or gap at connections
Inspect the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft > INSPECTION">
Abnormal wheel vibration
Wheel is out of balance.
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check the front wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Rear wheel alignment
Check the rear wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Front drive shaft
Check the front drive shaft. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
Rear drive shaft
Check the rear drive shaft. Rear Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">
Front hub unit bearing
Check the front hub unit bearing. Front Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Rear hub unit bearing
Check the rear hub unit bearing. Rear Hub Unit Bearing > INSPECTION">
Noise from the underbody
Wheel is out of balance.
Check the wheel balance. Tire and Wheel > INSPECTION">
Front wheel alignment
Check the front wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Rear wheel alignment
Check the rear wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION">
Front strut
Check the front strut. Front Strut > INSPECTION">
Rear shock absorber
Check the rear shock absorber. Rear Shock Absorber > INSPECTION">
Procedure
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential Inspection ModePROCEDURECAUTION:Do not turn the power of the Subaru Select Monitor OFF during work, and do not disconnect the data link connector.1. Shift the select lever to “P” range.2. Apply the parking brake.3. Lift up the vehicle.WARNING:Lift up ...
Removal
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Remove the under cover - front. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">3. Remove the clamp - stabilizer bushing on the left and right sides.4. Remove the ball joint assembly.(1) Pull out the co ...
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations
Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position (models without "keyless access
with push-button start system").
Turn the push-button ignition to the
"ACC" position (models wit ...