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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: Identifying Oil Pan And ATF Drain Plug
    G08563923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  7. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft. < Refer 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. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  12. Install the heat shield cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
  13. Install the rear exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  14. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Fill with ATF. < Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  17. Bleed the air of control valve. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  18. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
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