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:
Driving on snowy and icy roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the fo ...
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the
combined total of the weight of the vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch,
trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment ...
Clear memory mode Operation
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Clear Memory ModeOPERATION1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information and select «Confirmed».3. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».4. On «Selec ...
