Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the sealing from the rear drive shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Sealing
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Remove the ball bearing using the ST and the press.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing Using Special Tool And Press
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Using a flat tip screwdriver, etc. remove the snap ring, and take out the retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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Using the ST1, ST2 and ST3, remove the snap ring, then take out the return spring and transfer clutch piston seal.
ST1 399893600 PLIERS

ST2 398673600 COMPRESSOR

ST3 398623600 SEAT

Fig 4: Removing Return Spring And Transfer Clutch Piston Seal Using Special Tools
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Apply compressed air to the rear drive shaft, to remove the transfer clutch piston.

Fig 5: Applying Compressed Air To Rear Drive Shaft
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