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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

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CAUTION: Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the CVTF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  4. Clean the transmission exterior.
  5. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection tape.
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  7. Using the ST, install the oil seal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new oil seal.
    • Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and press-fitting surface.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: INSTALLER (498057300)

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  8. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

  10. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  11. Adjust the CVTF level and check there is no leakage. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>CVTF>ADJUSTMENT .