Subaru Outback (BR): Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check for transmission gear oil leaks at oil seal area.
If there is an oil leak, replace the oil seal with new one and check the propeller shaft.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
4) Clean the transmission exterior.
5) Using the TORX bit T70, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
6) Tighten the drain plug using TORX bit T70.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 N*m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket
silver)
70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket
brown)
70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket
black)
7) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
8) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4DOTC)-12, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
9) Remove the heat shield cover.
10) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-10, REMOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>
11) Using the ST, remove the oil seal.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY
- Oil seal
12) Using the ST, install the oil seal.
ST 498057300 INSTALLER
13) Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips.
14) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-11, INSTALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
15) Install the heat shield cover. <Ref. to EI-168, INSTALLATION, Heat Shield Cover.>
16) Install the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
17) Install the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4DOTC)-13, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
18) Install the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, INSTALLATION, Front Under Cover.>
19) Lower the vehicle.
20) Pour in transmission gear oil and check the oil level. <Ref. to 6MT-24, Transmission Gear Oil.>
21) Install the collector cover. (turbo model)
Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check for leakage of transmission gear oil from the differential side retainer oil seal. If there is oil leakage, replace the oil seal with the new part and check the drive shaft.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
4) Using the TORX bit T70, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
5) Tighten the drain plug using TORX bit T70.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 N*m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket
silver)
70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket
brown)
70 N*m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket
black)
6) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
7) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4DOTC)-12, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
8) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
<Ref. to DS-48, REMOVAL, Front Drive Shaft.>
9) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE: Use the ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY to remove the oil seal. If removing the oil seal with a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch the differential side retainer.
10) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
NOTE:
- Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips, and install the oil seal while being careful not to deform the lip.
- Check the identification marks (L, R) during installation not to mix up the oil seal RH and LH.
- Use a new oil seal.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
11) Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-49, INSTALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
12) Install the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
13) Install the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) <Ref. to EX(H4DOTC)-13, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
14) Install the front under cover. <Ref. to EI-35, INSTALLATION, Front Under Cover.>
15) Lower the vehicle.
16) Add the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole. <Ref. to 6MT-24, Transmission Gear Oil.>
17) Install the collector cover. (turbo model)
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Switches and Harness in Manual Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1. BACK-UP LIGHT AND NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
3) Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo
Transfer Case and Extension
Case Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from the vehicle. <Ref. to 6MT-25, REMOVAL,
Manual Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral
position swit
Shift Link Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from the vehicle. <Ref. to 6MT-25, REMOVAL,
Manual Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral
position swit
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Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the
wiring harness and electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any electrical
component fails to operate (except the starter motor) and other fuses are good.
A melted main fuse must be replaced.
Rear Seat
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion.
Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
CAUTION:
If the hook is removed from vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to
avoid the deterioration
of seat securing.
Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting th
