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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install differential assembly. See INSTALLATION - FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY  .
    CAUTION: Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
    NOTE: Wrap the left and right splines sections of axle shaft with vinyl tape to prevent scratches.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Assembly
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  2. Install main shaft assembly. See INSTALLATION - MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY  .
  3. Install drive pinion shaft assembly. See INSTALLATION - DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY  .
  4. Install transmission case. See INSTALLATION - TRANSMISSION CASE  .
  5. Install transfer case and extension case assembly. See INSTALLATION - TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY  .
  6. Install back-up light switch and neutral position switch.
  7. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle. See INSTALLATION - TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE  .