Drive Pinion Shaft: 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.

Straighten the staked portion of the lock nut, and remove the lock nut while locking the rear spline portion of the shaft with ST1 and ST2. Then pull off the drive pinion collar.
1. ST1 498937110 HOLDER
2. ST2 499787700 WRENCH
3. ST3 499787500 ADAPTER
Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut While Locking Rear Spline Portion Of Shaft
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Remove the O-ring.
Using a press, separate the rear roller bearing and outer race from the shaft.

Fig 2: Separating Rear Roller Bearing & Outer Race From Shaft
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Using a press and ST, separate the front roller bearing from the shaft.
1. ST 498517000 REPLACER
Fig 3: Separating Front Roller Bearing From Shaft
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