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Differential Case Assembly

  1. Remove the right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove the two axle drive shafts. (Non-TURBO model)
    NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
  2. Loosen the twelve bolts and remove the hypoid driven gear.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hypoid Driven Gear Components
    G04990998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Drive out the straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.

    ST 899904100 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Removing Straight Pin From Differential Assembly
    G05003108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Pull out the pinion shaft, and remove the differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Shaft, Bevel Pinion, Bevel Gear And Washer
    G04991000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the roller bearing using ST.

    ST 899524100 PULLER SET

    Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing Using Puller Set ST899524100
    G05003110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.