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">
InstallationDisassembly
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > Drain SeparatorDISASSEMBLY1. Disconnect the drain tube (A) from the leak check valve assembly.NOTE:Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.2. Lift up the claw (B) of the drain separator and slide the drain separator in the dir ...
Rear combination lights
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.
2. Slide the rear combination light as-
11-38
sembly rearward and remove it from the
vehicle.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Backup light
Sto ...
SRS airbag system warning light
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehicle
to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatb ...