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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Prepare the transmission for overhaul. <Ref. to PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL .>
  3. Remove the neutral position switch, back-up light switch and harness. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Neutral Position Switch.> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Back-up Light Switch.>
  4. Remove the extension case. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case.>
  5. Remove the transfer driven gear. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Driven Gear.>
  6. Remove the center differential. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Differential.>
  7. Remove the transmission case. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case.>
  8. Remove the individual gear assemblies. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly.>
  9. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.>
  10. Remove the retainer lock plates on both sides.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainer Lock Plates On Both Sides
    G10269204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the differential side retainers on both sides using the ST.

    ST1 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

    (RH SIDE)

    ST2 18630AA000 WRENCH ASSY (LH SIDE)

    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the section where the clutch case retainer will be attached.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers On Both Sides Using ST
    G10269205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front differential.
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