Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2024 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transfer And Extension Case
| (1) | Seal ring |
| (2) | Ball bearing |
| (3) | Transfer drive gear |
| (4) | Parking gear |
| (5) | Snap ring |
| (6) | Reduction drive gear shaft |
| (7) | Thrust bearing |
| (8) | Needle bearing |
| (9) | Transfer clutch piston |
| (10) | Return spring |
| (11) | Transfer clutch piston seal |
| (12) | Snap ring |
| (13) | Pressure plate |
| (14) | Transfer clutch plate set |
| (15) | Driven plate |
| (16) | Drive plate |
| (17) | Pressure plate |
| (18) | Snap ring |
| (19) | Rear drive shaft |
| (20) | Ball bearing |
| (21) | Ball bearing |
| (22) | Transfer reduction driven gear |
| (23) | Ball bearing |
| (24) | Transfer reduction driven gear shim |
| (25) | Extension case |
| (26) | Extension case oil seal |
| (27) | Dust cover |
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
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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.