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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY

  2. Install the bearing outer race to transmission case.
  3. Install the differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
    • Wrap the right and left spline sections of axle shaft with vinyl tape to prevent scratches.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Assembly
    G04990939Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the main shaft assembly.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY. >

  5. Install the drive pinion assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY. >
  6. Install the transmission case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  7. Install the transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY. >
  8. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >