MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly
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.

4. Remove the gasket.
5. Remove the shifter arm.
6. Remove the extension case assembly.

7. Remove the transfer driven gear.
8. Remove the taper roller bearing (extension case side) outer race, dish plate and adjusting washer.

(A) | Taper roller bearing (extension case side) outer race |
(B) | Dish plate |
(C) | Adjusting washer |
(D) | Extension case |
(1) | Paint side |
Assembly
DisassemblyWaxing and polishing
Before applying wax or polish to your Subaru Ascent, always ensure that the vehicle
has been thoroughly washed and completely dried. This prevents dirt or debris from
being trapped under the wax layer, which could otherwise damage the paint surface.
Use only high-quality automotive waxes and po ...
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Hub Unit BearingDISASSEMBLYUsing the ST or a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt (b) from the rear hub unit bearing (a).CAUTION:• Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the hub unit bearing.• Do not reuse the hub bolt.NOTE:Since the rear h ...
Adjustment
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Compressor OilADJUSTMENT• If a component has been replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil (same as the amount of remaining oil in removed component).• When replacing the compressor assembly, the new compressor assembly will alre ...