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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Clean the transmission exterior.
  3. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    CAUTION: Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  4. Tighten the ATF drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan And ATF Drain Plug
    G06337635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model) Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.
  6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.
  7. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  9. Using the ST, remove the oil seal.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

  10. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 498057300 INSTALLER

  11. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
  12. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  14. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  15. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  16. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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