Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 1628

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4) Remove the thrust washers, pinion gears, and
washers from the center differential assembly.
(A) Pinion gear
5) Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bear-
ing.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Install the thrust washer onto the intermediate
shaft.
2) Install thrust bearing onto the intermediate shaft.
3) Install the pinion gears and washers.
4) Insert the shaft into the center differential as-
sembly.
5) Install the snap ring.
6) Using a press, install a new ball bearing into the
center differential assembly.
ST 498077000 REMOVER
(B)
(A) Plate
(B) Center differential carrier
7) Apply Vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface
and shaft grooves.
8) Install new seal rings.
E: INSPECTION
• Check all parts for hole, score, or dirt.
• Check the play of the extension end, and if nec-
essary, adjust it. <Ref. to 4AT-85, VTD MODEL,
ADJUSTMENT, Transfer Clutch.>
CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
(A)
AT-00169
(A)
ST
AT-00170
4AT-96