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VTD Model

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. See REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove rear wheel speed sensor, and separate the extension case from transmission case. See REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft. See REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
  4. Set the range select lever to "P".
  5. Straighten the staked portion, and remove the lock nut.
    Fig 1: Straightening Staked Portion & Removing Lock Nut
    G01998977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using the ST1 and ST2, extract the reduction driven gear.

    ST1 499737000 PULLER

    ST2 899524100 PULLER SET

  7. Extract the center differential assembly. See REMOVAL , Center Differential Carrier.