Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Take out the seal rings.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Rings
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Using ST, remove the ball bearing.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing Using Special Tool
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Using a press, remove the reduction drive gear.

Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear Using Special Tool
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