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Transmission Case: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the clutch release lever and the release bearing. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>Release Bearing and Lever>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the bearing mounting bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Mounting Bolt
    G10268738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the main shaft rear plate.
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Shaft Rear Plate
    G09482641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bolts and nuts, and separate the transmission case into the right and left cases.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Case Bolts And Nuts
    G09482642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly.
    NOTE: Use a hammer handle, etc. to remove if too tight.
    Fig 4: Removing Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly
    G11267886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the main shaft assembly.
  9. Remove the front differential assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Differential Assembly
    G08318991Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the differential side retainers and taper roller bearing outer races on the left and right sides. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Front Differential Assembly>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not confuse the right and left taper roller bearing outer races.
  11. Remove the reverse idler gear. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Reverse Idler Gear>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the shifter fork and rod. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Shifter Fork and Rod>REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the front oil guide.
Fig 6: Identifying Front Oil Guide
G08582024Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.