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Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

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  1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.
    Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Race
    G03808410Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the AARi boot band and boot.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
    Fig 2: Removing Aari Boot Band And Boot
    G03808411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the retainer from AARi outer race.
    Fig 3: Removing Retainer From Aari Outer Race
    G03808412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the AARi outer race from shaft assembly.
  5. Wipe off the grease.
    CAUTION: The grease is a special grease. Do not confuse with other greases.
  6. Place an alignment mark on the trunnion and shaft.
    Fig 4: Placing Trunnion And Shaft
    G03808413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the snap ring and trunnion.
    Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring And Trunnion
    G03808414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the spider.
    CAUTION: Be sure to wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent boot from scratches.
  9. Remove the AARi boot.
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