Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive Shaft
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
• EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• Shaft:
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
• Boot:
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease:
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftDISASSEMBLY1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race (PTJ).2. Remove the boot band and boot (PTJ).CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.3. Remov ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the drive shaft assembly. Front Drive Shaft > INSPECTION">2. Replace the differential side retainer oil s ...
Other materials:
Preparation tool
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. SPECIAL TOOLILLUSTRATIONPART NO.DESCRIPTIONREMARKS20099PA010INSTALLER & REMOVER• Used for replacing the rear bushing of rear axle housing.• Used together with BUSHING REMOVER (20099FG000).20099FG000BUSHING REMOVER• U ...
Installation
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Front ABS Wheel Speed SensorINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the sensor.• Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.Install each part in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:• Check the identification (mark) on the harness to ...
Removal
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Curtain Airbag ModuleREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODELCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.2. ...
