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 Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transfer And Extension Case
| (1) | O-ring |
| (2) | Knock pin |
| (3) | Snap ring |
| (4) | Reduction driven gear |
| (5) | Oil spacer |
| (6) | Parking gear |
| (7) | Transfer drive gear |
| (8) | Ball bearing |
| (9) | Lock nut |
| (10) | Transfer drive gear shim |
| (11) | O-ring |
| (12) | Lubrication pipe |
| (13) | Ball bearing |
| (14) | Transfer driven gear |
| (15) | Seal ring |
| (16) | Thrust bearing |
| (17) | Snap ring |
| (18) | Transfer clutch |
| (19) | Pressure plate |
| (20) | Driven plate |
| (21) | Drive plate |
| (22) | Pressure plate |
| (23) | Snap ring |
| (24) | Transfer clutch piston seal |
| (25) | Return spring |
| (26) | Transfer clutch piston |
| (27) | Rear drive shaft |
| (28) | Ball bearing |
| (29) | Seal ring |
| (30) | Transfer driven gear shim |
| (31) | Plug |
| (32) | Gasket |
| (33) | Extension case |
| (34) | Plug |
| (35) | O-ring |
| (36) | Transmission hanger |
| (37) | Weight |
| (38) | Extension case oil seal |
| (39) | Dust cover |
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 15 (1.5, 11.1)
T2: 17 (1.7, 12.5)
T3: 22 (2.2, 16.2)
T4: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T5: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
T6: 95 (9.7, 70.1)
Factory Service Tools
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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.