Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
INSPECTION
Check oil seal portion for leakage. If leakage is found, replace the oil seal with new one.
REPLACEMENT
1. Clean transmission exterior.
2. Drain gear oil completely.
NOTE: Tighten drain plug, after draining gear oil.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
4. Remove heat shield cover.
5. Remove 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.
10. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
11. Pour gear oil and check the oil level.
