Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service Precautions
CAUTION^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a helmet, 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 materials such as wood blocks, aluminum plates, or waste cloth between the part and the vise.