Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Side Oil Seal
Rear Differential Side Oil Seal
INSPECTION
Make sure that there is no oil leakage from side oil seal.
If there is oil leakage, replace the oil seal.
REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Shift the select lever or gearshift lever to neutral.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
6. Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear differential.
1. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor cable clamp and the parking brake cable clamp from bracket.
2. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor cable clamp from the trailing link.
3. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor cable clamp and the parking brake cable guide from the trailing link.
4. Remove the rear stabilizer link.