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Differential Assembly: Service Precautions

CAUTION
^ Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
^ Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
^ Be careful not to burn yourself, 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 rigid racks at the specified points.
^ Apply gear oil onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation.
^ Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply sufficient amount of gear oil to avoid damage and deformation.
^ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vise.
^ Avoid damaging the mating face of the case.