Front Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seal ring and O-ring.

Fig 1: Locating Seal Ring And O-Ring
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Using the ST, remove the ball bearing from front reduction drive gear.
ST 899864100 REMOVER

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing With Remover On Front Reduction Drive Gear
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Using the ST, remove the ball bearing from front reduction drive gear.
ST 498077000 REMOVER

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Bearing With Remover On Front Reduction Drive Gear
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