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Differential Case Assembly

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  1. Remove the right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove the two axle drive shafts.
    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: Removing Axle Drive Shaft
    G03569920Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Drive out the straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid gear.

    ST 899904100 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Driving Out Straight Pin From Differential Assembly Toward Hypoid Gear
    G03569921Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Pull out the pinion shaft, and remove the differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Bevel Pinion & Gear & Washer
    G03569922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the roller bearing using ST.

    ST 899524100 PULLER SET

    Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing
    G03569923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.