1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
3. Remove the front tires..
4. Remove the splash shield..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
7. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.

8. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs
contact the transaxle case.


9. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
10. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle..
11. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
12. Install the splash shield..
13. Install the front tires..
14. Add the specified amount and type of oil..
Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]Down Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals C and
H.
If ...
Seat belts
Before driving your Subaru Solterra, always confirm that every occupant
is properly secured with a seat belt. Correct usage of seat belts is one of the
most critical safety measures in preventing serious injuries.
WARNING
Carefully follow the precautions below to minimize the risk of injury du ...
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising
The Subaru Solterra is not intended for operation in deep or rising
water conditions. Avoid driving through flooded roads, as this can lead to loss
of control, electrical damage, or the vehicle becoming stranded.
If there is a risk of the Subaru Solterra being submerged, remain
calm and follo ...