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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  2. Install the bearing outer race to the transmission case.
  3. Install the front differential assembly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Differential Assembly
    G07666078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
  5. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  6. Install the transmission case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  7. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
  8. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >