I need to replace the input shaft seal on a 1996 Outback legacy with the 2.2

engine with a 5 speed tranny. Production date is 2/96 

 

I found this post here,

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/87305-easy-transmission-front-seal-replacement/

 

but it doesn't really say that’s models and  years this covers. Is this the correct info for my trans? 

I'm also unclear on some of the procedures as some of the pictures

you can't really see what they are talking about.

 I've never really done any transmission work before, but I a good understanding of how they work and a good mechanical background. Is this something I should even attempt?

 

 

EJ transmissions are basically all the same, particularly for process considerations.  yours will come apart exactly like that one.

Yup. 

 

I made that thread during the teardown of my own 96 legacy Outback 2.2 trans.

 

Yours will be identical except the # of teeth on the ring and pinion.

Maybe Fish-n-fool shouldn't jump into this if the instructions aren't detailed enough.  I used Gloyale's instructions to tear down my trans yesterday and found the them to exceed my expectations.  I just finished ordering the parts. Now I'm ready to find someone to install the new ball bearing on the shaft.