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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  2. Install the bearing outer race to the transmission case.
  3. Install the front differential assembly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Differential Assembly
    G05003046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
  5. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  6. Install the transmission case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  7. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
  8. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >