Subaru Outback (BR): Extension Case Oil Seal

A: INSPECTION

Inspect there is no ATF leakage from the joint of transmission and propeller shaft. If a leak is found, replace the oil seal. <Ref. to 5AT-48, REPLACEMENT, Extension Case Oil Seal.>

B: 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)

1. Oil pan
2. ATF drain plug

5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-8, REMOVAL, Rear Exhaust Pipe.>

6) Remove the heat shield cover.

7) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-10, REMOVAL, 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. <Ref. to DS-11, INSTALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>

11) Install the heat shield cover. <Ref. to EI-168, INSTALLATION, Heat Shield Cover.>

12) Install the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-8, INSTALLATION, Rear Exhaust Pipe.>

13) Lower the vehicle.

14) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. <Ref. to 5AT-29, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>

15) Check the level and leaks of the ATF. <Ref. to 5AT-29, INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>

Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal

A: INSPECTION

Check for leakage of gear oil from differential side retainer oil seal part. If there is an oil leak, replace the oil seal.

B: REPLACEMENT

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2) Lift up the vehicle.

3) Remove the under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>

4) Remove the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-5, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>

5) Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX bit T70.

CAUTION:

• Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the differential gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
• Be careful not to spill the differential gear oil on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or fire. If differential gear oil is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.

1. Oil pan
2. Drain plug

6) Tighten the drain plug.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

7) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.

<Ref. to DS-48, REMOVAL, Front Drive Shaft.>

8) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using driver wrapped with vinyl tape etc.

9) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.

NOTE:

• Use a new oil seal.
• Apply differential gear oil to the oil seal lip.
• Check the identification marks (L, R) during installation not to mix up the oil seal RH and LH.

ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

10) Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-49, INSTALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>

11) Install the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-6, INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>

12) Install the under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, INSTALLATION, Front Under Cover.>

13) Lower the vehicle.

14) Connect the battery ground terminal.

15) Pour differential gear oil into the level gauge hole. <Ref. to 5AT-31, Differential Gear Oil.>

16) Check the level of differential gear oil. <Ref. to 5AT-31, INSPECTION, Differential Gear Oil.>

Inhibitor Switch

A: INSPECTION

Inhibitor switch cannot be checked, because the inhibitor switch is installed on control valve assembly.

When a malfunction occurs, refer to 5AT (diag) section. <Ref. to 5AT(diag)-36, DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRNDL INPUT), Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>

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