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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Input Shaft
    G07665682Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then remove it from the stay.
  5. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
  6. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  7. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  8. Separate the converter case from the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
  10. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
    NOTE:
    • ST WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.
    • Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of the converter case.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  11. Remove the front differential assembly while being careful not to damage the attachment part of the retainer.
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