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Transfer Clutch: Assembly

  1. Using the ST, install the parking gear to transfer reduction drive gear.

    ST 398177700 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Identifying ST 398177700 Installer
    G06654523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the snap ring to transfer reduction drive gear.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring From Transfer Reduction Drive Gear
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  3. Using the ST, install the transfer reduction drive gear to transfer reduction drive gear shaft.

    ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

    Fig 3: Identifying ST 499277100 Bushing 1-2 Installer
    G06654525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using the ST, install the ball bearing.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

    Fig 4: Identifying ST 499277100 Bushing 1-2 Installer
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  5. Attach the transfer clutch piston to the reduction drive gear shaft.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the transfer clutch piston lip.
  6. Install the return spring.
    Fig 5: Removing Return Spring
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  7. Install the transfer clutch piston seal.
  8. Using the ST, install the snap ring.

    ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

    Fig 6: Identifying ST 18762Aa000 Compressor Special Tool
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  9. Install the pressure plate, driven plate, drive plate and snap ring.
    Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring
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  10. Before measuring clearance "A", place same thickness shims on both sides to prevent the retaining plate from tilting.
  11. When clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate as a set, and select and adjust the pressure plate within the initial specified value.

    Initial standard: 

    0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Limit thickness: 

    1.6 mm (0.063 in) 

    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance "A"
    G06654530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    PRESSURE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS

    Pressure plate
    Part number Thickness mm (in)
    31593AA151 3.3 (0.130)
    31593AA161 3.7 (0.146)
  12. Check the clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. Ref. to INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch.