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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  2. Remove the transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  3. Remove the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  4. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  5. Remove the main shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
  6. Remove the differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to confuse the right and left roller bearing outer races.
    • Be careful not to damage the retainer oil seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Assembly
    G00937371Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

    Fig 2: Identifying Differential Side Retainers
    G00937372Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bearing outer race from transmission case.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY