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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSAXLE SHAFTS, PROPELLER SHAFT & HUBSFRONT DRIVE SHAFTDISASSEMBLY

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Drive Shaft: Disassembly

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Disassembly

Remove the AAR outer race from shaft assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer race.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Race
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2. Remove the AAR boot band and boot.
  
  Fig 2: Removing AAR Boot Band
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3. Place the drive shaft between wooden blocks and fix it on a vise.
  CAUTION: Do not set the only drive shaft on a vise.

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.