Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL

2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Switches and Harness > REMOVAL

3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly > REMOVAL

4. Remove the extension case assembly.

5. Remove the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit. Transfer Driven Gear > REMOVAL

6. Pull out the straight pin.

7. Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the selector lever COMPL.

8. Remove the selector arm No. 2.

9. Remove the bolts and remove the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring.

10. Remove the shifter arm No. 2, adjusting washers and thrust bearing.

11. Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the shifter arm and selector arm.

12. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with tape, etc.

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13. Remove the needle bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in) or 21 mm (0.83 in) and the ST.

14. Set ST1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.

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15. Remove the roller bearing by using a round bar with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

16. Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.

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17. Remove the roller bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

18. Remove the shift accent plunger and the check ball spring.