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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
  3. Remove the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case. >
  4. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  5. Remove the main shaft assembly for single-range. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
  6. Remove the front differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Do not confuse the right and left roller bearing outer races.
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal of retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Assembly
    G07666076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers Using ST
    G07666077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bearing outer race from the transmission case.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

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