Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
4) Remove the front and center exhaust pipe.
5) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
6) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE:
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Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
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To remove the oil seal, use ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY. When removing the part by using a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch
the differential side retainer.
7) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE:
Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
8) Install the front drive shaft.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
9) Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Fill the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole.
