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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRSERVICE PROCEDUREREDUCTION DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Reduction Drive Gear Assembly
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Reduction Drive Gear Assembly
A: DISASSEMBLY
1. Take out the seal rings.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal rings.
2. Take out the snap ring (outer (1)).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the splines.
3. Using a press, remove the ball bearing (2) from shaft (3). (FWD only)
4. Using a press, remove the reduction drive gear.
5. Using a press, remove the ball bearing.
B: INSPECTION
Make sure that each component is free of harmful gouges, cuts, or dust.
C: ASSEMBLY
1. Press-fit the ball bearing and reduction drive gear to the shaft.
2. AWD: Fit the snap ring (1) securely in the snap ring groove on the shaft (3).
FWD: Press ball bearing (2) into place and secure snap ring (1) to groove in shaft (3).
3. Attach two seal rings.
NOTE: To make subsequent assembly easier, apply vaseline to the grooves of the shaft and to the exterior of the seal ring.
1. Take out the seal rings.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal rings.
2. Take out the snap ring (outer (1)).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the splines.
3. Using a press, remove the ball bearing (2) from shaft (3). (FWD only)
4. Using a press, remove the reduction drive gear.
5. Using a press, remove the ball bearing.
B: INSPECTION
Make sure that each component is free of harmful gouges, cuts, or dust.
C: ASSEMBLY
1. Press-fit the ball bearing and reduction drive gear to the shaft.
2. AWD: Fit the snap ring (1) securely in the snap ring groove on the shaft (3).
FWD: Press ball bearing (2) into place and secure snap ring (1) to groove in shaft (3).
3. Attach two seal rings.
NOTE: To make subsequent assembly easier, apply vaseline to the grooves of the shaft and to the exterior of the seal ring.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.