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Side Retainer

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NOTE: After adjusting the backlash and tooth contact, replace the oil seal and O-ring of side retainer with new parts.
  1. Press-fit the bearing outer race to side retainer.
  2. Using the ST, install the oil seal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new oil seal.
    • Apply differential oil to the oil seal lip.
    • Oil seal has an identification mark (R, L). When installing oil seals, do not confuse the left and right.

    ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal
    G06654730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply gear oil to O-ring.
    Fig 2: Removing O-Ring
    G06654717Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.