FixVault

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 range select lever to the "P" range.
  5. Lift the crimped section, and then remove the lock nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Drive Shaft
    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. >