Reduction Driven Gear: Removal

MPT MODEL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Remove rear vehicle speed sensor, and separate the transmission case and extension case. Refer to REMOVAL .
3. Set the range select lever to "P".
4. Straighten the staked portion, and remove the lock nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut
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5. Using the ST1 and ST2, extract the reduction driven gear.
  ST1 499737000 PULLER
  
  ST2 899524100 PULLER SET
  
  Fig 2: Extracting Reduction Driven Gear Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
VTD MODEL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Remove rear vehicle speed sensor, and separate the transmission case and extension case. Refer to REMOVAL .
3. Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
4. Set the range select lever to "P".
5. Straighten the staked portion, and remove the lock nut.
  
  Fig 3: Extracting Reduction Driven Gear Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
6. Using the ST1 and ST2, extract the reduction driven gear.
  ST1 499737000 PULLER
  
  ST2 899524100 PULLER SET
7. Pull out the center differential assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .