Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions

CAUTION

^ Wear working clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, and disassembly.
^ Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust or dirt.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, use a plastic hammer to force it apart. Do not pry it apart with a screwdriver or other tool.
^ Be careful not to burn your hands, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.
^ Use SUBARU genuine gear oil, grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix gear oil' grease etc. with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or safety stands at the specified points.
^ Apply gear oil onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation.
^ Replace deformed or otherwise damaged snap rings with new ones.
^ Before installing O-rings or oil seals, apply sufficient amount of gear oil to avoid damage and deformation.
^ Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings, snap rings and other such parts.
^ Before securing a part on a ViCQ, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vice.
^ Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.
^ Before applying sealant, completely remove the old seal.