WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove snap ring from reduction driven gear.
Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring From Reduction Driven Gear
Using ST, remove ball bearing from reduction driven gear.
ST 498077600 REMOVER
Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing From Reduction Driven Gear