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Center Differential Carrier: Assembly

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Install the thrust bearing onto intermediate shaft.
Insert the intermediate shaft into the center differential assembly.
Install the pinion gears and washers.
Insert the pinion shaft into the center differential assembly.
NOTE:
- Insert the pinion shaft with the side with the plug side facing the front side (gear side).
- After inserting the pinion shaft, adjust its position so that the cutout portion on the front side is on the inner side.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Shaft Cutout Portion
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the snap ring.
Using a press, press-fit the ball bearing into the center differential assembly.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST 498077000 REMOVER

Fig 2: Pressing To Fit Ball Bearing Into Center Differential Assembly
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Apply vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface and shaft grooves.
Install a new seal ring.