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Front Differential: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft
    G00936362Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect inhibitor switch from stay.
  6. Remove the ATF charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  7. Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  8. Separation of torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
  10. Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.
    1. ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
  11. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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