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Rear Drive Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
    Fig 1: Lifting Crimped Section Of Axle Nut
    G06343490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. While applying the parking brake, remove the axle nut using a socket wrench.
    CAUTION: Remove the wheel before loosening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
  5. Remove the rear differential assembly.

    VA-type

    Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type).

  6. Remove the axle nut and rear drive shaft. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.

    ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER

    ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE

    CAUTION:
    • Do not hammer drive shaft when removing it.
    • Do not damage the oil seal and magnetic encoder.
      Fig 2: Identifying Axle Shaft Puller And Axle Shaft Puller Plate
      G06343491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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