Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
CAUTION:
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Do not hammer the drive shaft when removing.
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Do not damage the oil seal and tone wheel.
10. Remove the front drive shaft from transmission using ST.
ST 28399SA000 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE:
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ST usage is different depending on type of transmission equipped.
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For AT vehicles, face the "AT" letter stamped on ST to transmission side. For MT vehicles, face the "MT" letter stamped on ST to
transmission side.
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Do not contact the ST to holder area.
Front Drive Shaft Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE: Be sure to replace the oil seal with a new one when removing drive shaft.
2. Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
3. Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
4. Install the front drive shaft to transmission using ST.
ST 28399SA10 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR