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Front Differential: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.

    Refer to REMOVAL .

  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G00924212Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up the lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch from stay.
  6. Remove the oil charger pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to REMOVAL .
  8. Separate the torque converter clutch case and transmission case. Refer to REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
  10. Wrap axle shaft with vinyl tape. (Except TURBO model)
  11. Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

  12. Remove axle shaft using ST1 and ST2.

    ST 499095500 REMOVER

    ST 499247300 INSTALLER

    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft Using Special Tool
    G00924213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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