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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER S, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSAXLE SHAFTS - FRONTREMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATIONFRONT AXLE SHAFTREASSEMBLY
1998 Subaru Forester S, Automatic
Front Axle Shaft: Reassembly
1998 Subaru Forester S, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
- To reassemble axle shaft, reverse disassembly procedure. Apply 2.82-3.53 oz. (80-100 g) of Grease (NTG2218) to outer joint and boot. Install and tighten boot clamps to specifications. See BOOT CLAMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install inner boot on shaft.
- Align marks on trunion and shaft scribed during removal. Install trunion on shaft. Install snap ring. Apply 3.53-3.88 oz. (100-110 g) of Grease (NTG30B) into outer race. Coat trunion and free rings with grease. Align marks on free rings and trunion scribed during removal. Install free rings. Align marks on shaft and outer race. Install outer race on shaft. Install circlip.
- Evenly apply 1.06-1.41 oz. (30-40 g) of Grease (NTG2218) to inner surface of boot. Ensure inside of larger end of boot and boot groove of outer race are free of grease. Before tightening inner boot clamps, ensure inboard joint is at center of its travel.
BOOT CLAMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Inner & Outer | ||
| Large Diameter Clamp | 116 (13.1) Minimum | |
| Small Diameter Clamp | 98 (11.1) Minimum | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.