Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Front Oil Seal
A: INSPECTION
Make sure that there is no oil leakage from front oil seal.
If there is any oil leakage, replace the oil seal.
B: REPLACEMENT
1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
2. Disconnect the ground terminal 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 gear oil.
6. Install the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
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Apply fluid packing to drain plug.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36.2 ft. lbs.)
7. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
8. Remove the rear differential protector. (If equipped)
9. Remove the propeller shaft from body.
10. Remove the self-locking nut while holding companion flange with ST.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH
11. Extract the companion flange using ST.
ST 399703602 PULLEY ASSY
