Impreza Outback Sport AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
A: INSPECTION
Inspect for oil leakage from the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if the lips is deformed, hardened, damaged, worn or defective if any.
B: REPLACEMENT
1. Clean the transmission exterior.
2. Drain the gear oil completely.
NOTE: Tighten the drain plug after draining gear oil.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
4. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
5. Remove the propeller shaft.
6. Using ST, remove the oil seal.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY
7. Using ST, install the oil seal.
ST 498057300 INSTALLER
8. Install the propeller shaft.
9. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
10. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
11. Pour the gear oil and check the oil level.