Front Differential Assembly - Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual

19.Front Differential Assembly

A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from vehicle. <Ref. to MT-33, REMOVAL, Manual
Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the transfer case with extension case
assembly. <Ref. to MT-48, REMOVAL, Transfer
Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
3) Remove the transmission case. <Ref. to MT-61,
REMOVAL, Transmission Case.>
4) Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. <Ref.
to MT-86, REMOVAL, Drive Pinion Shaft Assem-
bly.>
5) Remove the main shaft assembly.
Single-range model
<Ref. to MT-68, REMOVAL, Main Shaft Assembly
for Single-Range.>
Dual-range model
<Ref. to MT-76, REMOVAL, Main Shaft Assembly
for Dual-Range.>
6) Remove the differential assembly.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to confuse the right and left roller
bearing outer races.
• Be careful not to damage the retainer oil seal.
7) Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
G3M0557
B3M1360A
MT-95
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
2) Install the differential assembly.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to fold the sealing lip of oil seal.
• Wrap the right and left spline sections of axle
shaft with vinyl tape to prevent scratches.
3) Install the main shaft assembly. <Ref. to MT-76,
INSTALLATION, Main Shaft Assembly for Dual-
Range.>
4) Install the drive pinion assembly. <Ref. to MT-
86, INSTALLATION, Drive Pinion Shaft Assem-
bly.>
5) Install the transmission case. <Ref. to MT-63,
INSTALLATION, Transmission Case.>
6) Install the transfer case with extension case as-
sembly. <Ref. to MT-48, INSTALLATION, Transfer
Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
7) Install the manual transmission assembly to ve-
hicle. <Ref. to MT-37, INSTALLATION, Manual
Transmission Assembly.>
G3M0557