Center Differential Carrier: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seal rings.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Rings
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Using a press and the special tool, remove the ball bearing.
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Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing
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Remove the snap ring, and pull out the shaft from the center differential assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the thrust washers, pinion gears, and washers from the center differential assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Thrust Washers
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Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.