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VTD Model

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. <Ref. to REMOVAL  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >
  2. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, and separate the extension case from transmission case. <Ref. to REMOVAL  EXTENSION CASE. >
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL  REAR DRIVE SHAFT. >
  4. Set the select lever to "P" range.
  5. Lift the crimped section, and then remove the lock nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut
    G05002628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using the ST1 and ST2, extract the reduction driven gear.

    ST1 499737000 PULLER

    ST2 899524100 PULLER SET

  7. Pull out the center differential assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL  CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. >