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Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection ape, etc.
    G13603158Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the new differential side retainer oil seal using the ST.
    NOTE:
    • Apply differential oil to the lip section of the differential side retainer oil seal.
    • Since the differential side retainer oil seal has an identification mark (R or L), be careful not to mix up the RH and LH when installing.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER (18675AA000)

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  5. Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  6. Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .