Rear Differential Front Member: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse the removal sequence.

Position front member on body by passing it under parking brake cable and securing to rear differential.
NOTE:
- If rear differential protector has been or will be equipped, install front member, rear differential and rear differential protector as a unit.
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Front Member On Body
- When installing rear differential front member, do not confuse the installation sequence of the stopper.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Installation Sequence Of Stopper At Rear Differential Front Member
Insert DOJ of rear drive shaft into rear differential.
CAUTION: Before inserting, replace the differential side oil seal and the circlip at the end of the spline shaft with a new one.

ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 3: Insert DOJ Of Rear Drive Shaft Into Rear Differential
Install in the reverse order of removal.