Transfer Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove rear vehicle speed sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
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Separate transmission case and extension case sections.

Fig 2: Separating Transmission Case & Extension Case Sections
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Take out the transfer clutch by lightly tapping the end of the rear drive shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Transfer Clutch
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