Extension Case: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Take out the transfer clutch by lightly tapping the end of the rear drive shaft.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal of the extension case.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Clutch
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Remove the transfer clutch pipe while being careful not to deform the pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Clutch Pipe
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Remove the dust cover from extension case.
Remove the oil seal from the extension case.