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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Clean the transmission exterior.
  3. Remove the drain plug (ATF) and completely drain the ATF.
    CAUTION: Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  4. Perform replacement with a new gasket, and tighten the drain plug (ATF).

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
    G06337173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.
  6. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  8. Using the ST, remove the oil seal.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

  9. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 498057300 INSTALLER

  10. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
  11. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  13. Fill with ATF. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  14. Bleed the air of control valve. Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE .
  15. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.