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Center Differential Carrier: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install thrust washer to intermediate shaft.
  2. Install thrust bearing to intermediate shaft.
  3. Install pinion gear and washer.
  4. Insert the shaft into center differential assembly.
  5. Install snap ring.
  6. Press-fit a new ball bearing into center differential assembly using a press.

    ST 498077000 REMOVER

    Fig 1: Installing New Ball Bearing Into Center Differential Assembly Using Press
    G01998996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply petrolatum to outer surface of seal ring and shaft groove.
  8. Attach new seal rings.