Transfer Clutch: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the seal ring.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal ring.
- Using a press and ST, remove the ball bearing.CAUTION: Do not reuse the bearing.
ST 498077600 REMOVER
- Remove the snap ring, and take out the pressure plate, drive plates, and driven plates.
- Remove the snap ring with ST1, ST2 and ST3, and take out the return spring and transfer clutch piston seal.
ST1 399893600 PLIERS
ST2 398673600 COMPRESSOR
ST3 398623600 SEAT
- Apply compressed air to the rear drive shaft to remove the piston.