Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions
CAUTION^ Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.
^ 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.
^ When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, use a plastic hammer to force it apart. Do not pry apart with screwdrivers or other tools.
^ Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
^ Use SUBARU genuine gear oil, grease or equivalent. Do not mix gear oil, grease, etc. of different grades or 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 revolving surfaces before installation.
^ Replace deformed or damaged snap rings with new parts.
^ 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 vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vise.
^ Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.
^ Before applying liquid gasket, completely remove the old liquid gasket.