1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0021
6) Remove front exhaust cover.
G3M0022
7) Remove differential mount front cover.
G3M0782
8) Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear
differential.
NOTE:
Put matching mark on a

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0026
11) Install the extension cap to transmission.
G3M0027
C: DISASSEMBLY
Before removing center bearing, check its condition. If it
does not operate smoothly or if there is any free play or
leaka

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0031
5) Lightly tap the head of front propeller shaft with a cop-
per hammer until center bearing is removed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the thread portion.
D: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Do not disass

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0027
4) Align matching marks and connect front and rear pro-
peller shafts.
Tightening torque:
27.9±4.4 N⋅m (2.85±0.45 kg-m, 20.6±3.3 ft-lb)
G3M0024
F: INSTALLATION
1) Insert sleeve yoke into

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 2. Rear Differential
A: ON-CAR SERVICE
1. FRONT OIL SEAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Move selector lever or gear shift lever to“N”.
3) Release the parking brake.
B3M0316A
4) Remove

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0036
9) Remove oil seal using ST.
ST 499705401 PULLER ASSY
G3M0037
10) Fit a new oil seal using ST.
ST 498447120 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
G3M0034
11) Install companion flange.
12) Tighten self-locking nu

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 2. SIDE OIL SEAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Move selector lever or gear shift lever to“N”.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Loosen both wheel nuts.
5) Jack-up the vehicle and supp

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G3M0042
(5) Remove the bolts which secure the trailing link to
the rear housing.
G3M0043
(6) Remove the bolts which secure the front and rear
lateral link to the rear housing.
G3M1020
(7) Remove cross