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:
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > License Plate LightREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the license plate light.(1) Release the claws and pull out the license plate light.(2) Disconnect the connector and remove the bulb socket and bulb from the license plate light.CAUTIO ...
Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Remote OpenersREMOVAL1. FRONT HOOD OPENER1. Remove the opener handle.(1) Remove the cable.(2) Remove the bolt, and remove the opener handle.2. After removing the following parts, attach a string to the end of the cable - front hood and remove the cable clip and the cable.&bul ...
Inspection
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Front Seat BeltINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following, and replace with new parts if necessary.• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.• Adjuster assembly - seat belt is cracked or deformed.• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn.• Seat belt ...
