Impreza GT F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Front Oil Seal
REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Lift up the vehicle.
5) Remove the oil drain plug, and drain gear oil.
6) Install the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
Apply liquid gasket to the drain plug.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.1 ft-lb)
7) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
8) Remove the heat shield cover.
9) Remove the propeller shaft.
10) Remove the self-locking nut while holding the companion flange with ST.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH