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Front Reduction Drive Gear: Assembly

  1. Using the ST, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 18651AA000 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Identifying Ball Bearing With Installer On Front Reduction Drive Gear
    G06654772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using ST1 and ST2, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST1 499757002 PRESS SNAP RING

    ST2 398177700 INSTALLER

    Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing With Press Snap Ring And Installer On Front Reduction Drive Gear
    G06654773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the seal ring.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new seal ring.
    • When installing the seal ring, do not expand the seal ring too much.
    • Install the O-ring when installing the torque converter assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Seal Ring
      G06654774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.