Front Differential Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove two axle drive shafts.
NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
Loosen twelve bolts and remove hypoid driven gear.

Fig 1: Removing Right And Left Snap Rings From Differential-Removing Two Axle Drive Shafts
Drive out straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.
ST 899904100 REMOVER

Fig 2: Driving Out Straight Pin
Pull out pinion shaft, and remove differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bevel Pinion, Gear & Washer
Remove roller bearing using ST.
ST 399527700 PULLER SET

Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing