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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
  3. Remove transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case.>
  4. Removes drive pinion shaft assembly. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.>
  5. Remove main shaft assembly. Single-range model:

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range.>

  6. Remove differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • 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
    G02876480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove differential side retainers using ST.
    1. ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Retainers
    G02876481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove bearing outer race from transmission case.
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