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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY  .
  2. Remove the transfer case with extension case assembly. Refer to TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY  .
  3. Remove the transmission case. Refer to REMOVAL  , Transmission Case.
  4. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY  .
  5. Remove the main shaft assembly.

    Refer to REMOVAL  , Main Shaft Assembly.

  6. Remove the differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to confuse the right and left roller bearing outer races.
    • Be careful not to damage the retainer oil seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Assembly
    G00916522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers Using ST
    G00916523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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