Transfer Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
Remove the thrust needle bearing and needle bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing On Transmission Assembly
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Remove the transfer clutch assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Clutch Assembly
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Remove the seal ring from transfer clutch assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Seal Ring On Transfer Clutch Assembly (View 1 Of 2)
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