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Front Differential: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. See REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G01999062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hose. See REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  6. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Remove the oil charger pipe. See REMOVAL , Oil Charger Pipe.
  8. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

    See REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.

  9. Separate torque converter clutch case and transmission case. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Case.
  10. Remove the seal pipe if it is attached.
  11. Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

  12. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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