Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Member
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.
9. Remove the rear differential front member.
NOTE: When removing the rear differential front member, work the removal procedure as rear differential.
10. Remove the differential rear member.
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 differential.
NOTE: Before inserting, replace the differential side oil seal with a new one.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
3. Hereafter, install in the reverse order of removal.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Clean the rear differential member before disassembly.
