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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  2. Install the taper roller bearing outer race to the transmission case.
  3. Install the front differential assembly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to bend the seal lips of oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Differential Assembly
    G08318991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the main shaft assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Main Shaft Assembly.
  5. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  6. Install the transmission case. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case.
  7. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.
  8. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly.