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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.
  3. Remove transmission case. Refer to REMOVAL , Transmission Case.
  4. Removes drive pinion shaft assembly. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  5. Remove main shaft assembly.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range.

  6. Remove differential assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to confuse right and left roller bearing outer races. 
    • Be careful not to damage retainer oil seal. 
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Assembly
    G02960960Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove differential side retainers using ST.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers Using ST
    G02960961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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