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Front Differential: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>

  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
    G02876011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.>
  5. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  6. Disconnect inhibitor switch from stay.
  7. Remove the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charger Pipe.>
  8. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.>

  9. Separation of torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Case.>
  10. Remove the seal pipe if it is attached.
  11. Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.
    1. ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
  12. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.
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