Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Take out the seal ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Ring
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Remove the ball bearing using ST.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing
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Apply Vaseline to the outer surface of seal ring and shaft groove.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Surface Of Seal Ring And Shaft Groove
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