Rear Axle: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the ST1 and ST2, remove the hub from rear housing.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND

ST2 927420000 HUB REMOVER

Fig 1: Removing Hub From Rear Housing Using Hub Stand ST1 927080000 And Hub Remover ST2 927420000
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Remove the back plate from rear housing
Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the outer and inner oil seals.
Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the housing at removal.

Fig 2: Removing Back Plate From Rear Housing
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Using the ST1 and ST2, remove the bearing by pressing inner race.
ST1 927430000 HOUSING STAND

ST2 927440000 BEARING REMOVER

Fig 3: Removing Bearing By Pressing Inner Race Using Housing Stand ST1 927430000 And Bearing Remover ST2 927440000
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Remove the tone wheel bolts, and then remove the tone wheel from hub (model with ABS).
Using the ST, press the hub bolt out.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND

CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the hub.

Fig 4: Identifying Hub Stand ST 927080000
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