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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) to drain 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. Tighten the drain plug (ATF).
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
    G07665505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear), (turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  7. Remove the heat shield cover.
    8. Fig 2: Heat Shield Cover
    G07665506Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  9. Using the ST, remove the oil seal.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

  10. Using the ST, install the oil seal.
    NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

    ST 498057300 INSTALLER

  11. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  12. Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
  13. Install the rear exhaust pipe, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  14. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Fill with ATF. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  17. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  18. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
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