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Main Shaft Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the needle bearing and oil seal onto the front of transmission main shaft assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Wrap the clutch splined section with vinyl tape to prevent damage to oil seal.
    • Apply grease (Unilube #2 or equivalent) to the sealing lip of oil seal.
    • Use a new one.
  2. Install the needle bearing outer race knock pin hole into transmission case knock pin.
    NOTE: Align the end face of seal with surface (A) when installing oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Needle Bearing Outer Race Knock Pin Hole Into Transmission Case Knock Pin
    G00916468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the drive pinion assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  4. Install the transmission case. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Transmission Case.
  5. Install the transfer case with extension case assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.
  6. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Manual Transmission Assembly.
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