Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

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

Take out the seal rings.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Rings
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Using ST, remove the ball bearing.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing
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Using a press, remove the reduction drive gear.

Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear
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