Rear Axle: Disassembly

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Using the ST1 and ST2, remove the hub from rear housing.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND (Except STi model)

ST1 28099PA080 HUB STAND (STi model)

ST2 927420000 HUB REMOVER

Fig 1: Removing Hub From Rear Housing Using Special Tools
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Remove the back plate from rear housing.
Using a standard screwdriver, remove the outer and inner oil seals.
Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the housing at removal.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Using the ST1 and ST2, remove the bearing by pressing the inner race.
ST1 927430000 HOUSING STAND (Except STi model)

ST1 28099PA060 HOUSING STAND (STi model)

ST2 927440000 BEARING PULLER (Except STi model)

ST2 927100000 BEARING PULLER (STi model)

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Using Special Tools
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Remove the tone wheel bolts, and then remove the tone wheel from hub.
Using the ST, press the hub bolt out.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND (Except STi model)

ST 28099PA080 HUB STAND (STi model)

CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the hub.

Fig 4: Pressing Hub Bolt Out Using Special Tools

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