Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

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 snap ring, and then remove the retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring And Transfer Clutch Piston Seal
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Remove the transfer clutch piston seal.
Remove the return spring.

Fig 3: Removing Return Spring
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Remove the transfer clutch piston by blowing compressed air through transfer clutch assembly hole.
NOTE: Block the hole opposite to the one to be blown with compressed air by your finger.

Fig 4: Locating Transfer Clutch Assembly Hole
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Using ST, remove transfer drive gear, parking gear and ball bearing.
ST 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

NOTE: Let the ST sit on the parking gear.

Fig 5: Identifying Transfer Drive Gear, Parking Gear And Ball Bearing With Bearing Remover
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Remove the snap ring from transfer reduction drive gear.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear
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Using the ST, remove the parking gear from transfer reduction drive gear.
ST1 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

ST2 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

Fig 7: Identifying Parking Gear On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear With ST
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