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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (H6DO))TRANSFER CLUTCHDISASSEMBLY
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove the snap ring, and then remove the retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Clutch Snap Ring
    G10313701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using the ST, remove the snap ring.

    ST 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using ST
    G10313702Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the transfer clutch piston seal.
  4. Remove the return spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Transfer Clutch Return Spring
    G06654518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the transfer clutch piston by blowing compressed air through transfer clutch assembly hole.
    NOTE: Block the hole opposite to the one to be blown with compressed air by your finger.
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