Propeller Shaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
- In case of DOJ type, before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts (installed at the rubber boot of center DOJ) with a cloth or rubber material, as shown in the figure. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the DOJ during removal.
- Disconnect ground terminal from battery.
- Move select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
- Release the parking brake.
- Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
- Remove center exhaust pipes.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove heat shield cover.
- Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.NOTE:
- Put matching mark on affected parts before removal.
- Remove all but one bolt.
- Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body.
- Remove propeller shaft from transmission.CAUTION: Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional surface of sleeve yoke.NOTE:
- Be sure to use an empty oil can to catch oil flowing out when removing propeller shaft.
- Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after removal of propeller shaft.
- Install the extension cap to transmission.NOTE: If extension cap is not available, place vinyl bag over opening and fasten with string to prevent gear oil or ATF from leaking.