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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Clean the transmission exterior.
  3. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    CAUTION:
    • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
    • Be careful not to spill the ATF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing fire. If ATF is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.
  4. Tighten the ATF drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Drain Plug And Oil Pan
    G07914764Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE .
  6. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT .
  8. Using the ST, remove the oil seal.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

  9. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 498057300 INSTALLER

  10. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT .
  11. Install the heat shield cover. Refer to HEAT SHIELD COVER .
  12. Install the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  15. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. Refer to , INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.