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Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Lift-up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe . >
  3. Drain the gear oil from oil drain plug.
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Oil Drain Plug
    G00937244Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Replace the gasket with new one, and then tighten the differential oil drain plug.
    1. Tightening torque: 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Differential Oil Drain Plug
    G00937245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the front drive shaft from transmission.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft . >

  6. Using a vinyl tape, etc. wrapped flat tip screwdriver, remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
  7. Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal tapping ST lightly with a hammer.

    ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    NOTE: Be sure to apply oil to oil seal lip surface.
    Fig 3: Identifying Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
    G00937246Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front drive shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft . >
  9. Install the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe . >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Fill gear oil into the gauge hole. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT . >
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