Subaru Legacy

since 1990-1998 release

Repair and operation of the car



Subaru Legacy
+ 1.1. Identification numbers
+ 2. Maintenance
+ 3. Engines
+ 4. Heating, ventilation
+ 5. Fuel system
+ 6. Exhaust system
+ 7. Systems of start, ignition
+ 8. Transmissions
- 9. Coupling, shaft
   9.1. Technical characteristics
   + 9.2. Coupling
   + 9.3. Driveshaft
   - 9.4. Power shafts
      9.4.1. Forward power shaft
      9.4.2. Back power shaft (models 4WD)
      + 9.4.3. Replacement of protective covers of hinges of equal angular speeds
      9.4.4. External hinge of a power shaft
      9.4.5. Replacement of sealing rings of back differential
      9.4.6. Reverse main gear
+ 10. Brake system
+ 11. Suspension bracket
+ 12. Steering
+ 13. Body
+ 14. Electric equipment


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9.4. Power shafts

GENERAL INFORMATION

Power shaft

1 – case of the internal hinge
2 – the fixing ring
3 – lock ring
4 – internal ring
4 – sphere
6 – collar
7 – protective cover of the internal hinge
8 – collar
9 – collar
10 – protective cover of the external hinge
11 – collar
12 – external hinge

The torque from the transmission or the main transfer is transferred to wheels through two or four steel power shafts. The external ends of power shafts are inserted into naves of a wheel and fixed by nuts.

On the internal ends of power shafts hinges of equal angular speeds are installed (CV JOINTS) which are mobile both in angular, and in the axial direction. Internal hinges are used two types: trekhplechiya with rollers or ball with a separator. In case of damage of a cover hinges can be sorted and washed out, but if any details are damaged, hinges have to be replaced as a unit.

Covers have to be checked for damages and leak of lubricant periodically. The torn protective covers of CV JOINTS have to be replaced immediately, otherwise hinges can be damaged. Replacement of a cover includes removal of a power shaft.

The most frequent signs of wear or damage of CV JOINTS is, besides lubricant leak, the clicking noise at turns or during acceleration of the movement of the car and vibration at the movement at a high speed.