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
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Console BoxREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">NOTE:On CVT models, shift the select lever into “N” before disconnecting the battery ground cable.2. Remove the console box assembly.(1) Release the claws, and then remove the boot - ...
Assembly
SEATS > Front SeatASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Do not confuse the harness routing of the side airbag harness and the seat belt inner - front harness, etc. Assembling with harnesses improperly routed may cause the harness to get caught and short out.• If the flat mat hook of the frame assembly - ...
Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehic ...
