Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service Precautions

CAUTION

Please clearly understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid any injury to the person doing the work or people in the area.

OPERATION

^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
^ Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
^ Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. of different grades or manufacturers.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
^ Apply grease onto sliding or revolving surfaces before installation.
^ Before installing snap rings, apply sufficient amount of grease to avoid damage and deformation.
^ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vise.

OIL

When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent unexpected accidents.

^ Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
^ Follow all government and local regulations concerning waste disposal.