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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G03807547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect inhibitor switch from stay.
  6. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  7. Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  8. Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
  10. Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the converter case.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

  11. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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