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Front Differential: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL . >
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL . >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G03750666Courtesy 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. < Ref. to , REMOVAL . >
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to , REMOVAL . >
  8. Separate the torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. 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 Remover ST499095500 And Installer ST499247300
    G03750667Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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