Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 2694

8. Rear Differential Member
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Move the selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
4) Release the parking brake.
5) Loosen the wheel nuts.
6) Jack-up the vehicle and support it with study
racks.
7) Remove the wheels.
8) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Non-turbo model without OBD
<Ref. to EX(w/oOBD)-13, REMOVAL, Rear Ex-
haust Pipe.> and <Ref. to EX(w/oOBD)-14, RE-
MOVAL, Muffler.>
Non-turbo model with OBD
<Ref. to EX-11, REMOVAL, Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
and <Ref. to EX-12, REMOVAL, Muffler.>
Turbo model
<Ref. to EX(TURBO)-13, REMOVAL, Rear Ex-
haust Pipe.> and <Ref. to EX(TURBO)-14, RE-
MOVAL, Muffler.>
9) Remove the rear differential front member.
NOTE:
When removing the rear differential front member,
work the removal procedure as rear differential.
T-type
<Ref. to DI-25, REMOVAL, Rear Differential for T-
type.>
VA-type
<Ref. to DI-41, REMOVAL, Rear Differential for
VA-type.>
10) Remove the differential rear member.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL MEMBER
DI-63
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1) Position the front member on body by passing it
under the parking brake cable and securing to rear
differential.
NOTE:
When installing the rear differential front member,
do not confuse the installation sequence of the
stopper.
2) Insert the DOJ of rear drive shaft into rear differ-
ential.<Ref. to DI-58, REPLACEMENT, Rear Dif-
ferential Side Oil Seal.>
NOTE:
Before inserting, replace the differential side oil
seal with a new one.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTEX-
TOR
3) Hereafter, install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the rear differential member for damage,
bend, or corrosion.
If damage, bend, or corrosion is excessive, replace
the rear differential member.
2) Check the bushings of rear differential member
for cracking, hardening, or damage.
If cracking, hardening, or damage is excessive, re-
place the rear differential member.
DIFFERENTIALS
G3M1029
G3M1026