Subaru Outback (BR): General Description of Drive Shaft System

A: SPECIFICATION

1. PROPELLER SHAFT

2. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Axle diameter
2. Axle length

3. REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Axle diameter
2. Axle length

B: COMPONENT

1. PROPELLER SHAFT

1. Propeller shaft
2. Rear differential (VA1-type)
3. Rear differential (T-type)
4. Rear differential (VA2-type)

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 31 (3.16, 22.9)
T2: 52 (5.3, 38.4)

2. FRONT AXLE

1. Circlip
2. Baffle plate
3. Outer race (AAR)
4. Snap ring
5. Trunnion
6. Grommet
7. Boot band
8. Boot (AAR)
9. AC shaft ASSY
10. Boot (AC)
11. Front axle housing
12. Hub bolt
13. Front hub unit bearing
14. Axle nut

Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 220 (22.43, 162.3)
T2: 65 (6.63, 47.9)

3. REAR AXLE

1. Baffle plate
2. Outer race (DOJ)
3. Snap ring
4. Inner race
5. Ball
6. Cage
7. Snap ring
8. Boot band
9. Boot (DOJ)
10. Boot (BJ)
11. BJ shaft ASSY (sedan CVT model)
    EBJ shaft ASSY (except for sedan CVT model)
12. Rear hub unit bearing
13. Hub bolt
14. Axle nut
15. Rear axle housing
16. Rear bushing

Tightening torque:N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 65 (6.63, 47.9)
T2: 240 (24.47, 177.0)

C: 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.

D: PREPARATION TOOL

1. SPECIAL TOOL

2. GENERAL TOOL

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