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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Manual Transmission Assembly  .
  2. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  3. Remove the transmission case. Refer to Transmission Case  .
  4. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  5. Remove the main shaft assembly for single-range. Refer to Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range  .
  6. Remove the front differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Do not confuse the right and left roller bearing outer races.
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal of retainer.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Assembly
      G05003046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18658AA020 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers Using ST
    G06652376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bearing outer race from the transmission case.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

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