Legacy Outback Wagon F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
A: ON-CAR SERVICE
Front Oil Seal
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Remove rear differential protector. (if equipped)
5. Remove oil drain plug, and drain gear oil.
6. Install oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 49 ± 9.8 Nm (5.0 ± 1.0 kg-m, 36.2 ± 7.2 ft. lbs.)
7. Jack-up rear wheels and support the vehicle body with sturdy racks.
8. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
9. Remove propeller shaft from body.
10. Remove self-locking nut while holding companion flange with Service Tool ST.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH