Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Front Oil Seal
Rear Differential Front Oil Seal
REPLACEMENT
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Move the select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Remove the oil drain plug, and drain the gear oil.
6. Install the oil drain plug.
NOTE: Apply fluid packing to the drain plug.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 3fi2 ft. lbs.)
7. Jack-up the rear wheels and support the vehicle body with sturdy racks.
8. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
9. Remove the propeller shaft from body.
10. Remove the self-locking nut while holding the companion flange with ST.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH
11. Extract the companion flange using ST.
ST 399703600 PULLER ASSY
