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Front Differential Assembly: Disassembly

  1. DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove the two axle drive shafts. (Non-TURBO model)
      NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
    2. Loosen the twelve bolts and remove the hypoid driven gear.
      Fig 1: Removing Hypoid Driven Gear
      G00916525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Drive out the straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.

      ST 899904100 REMOVER

      Fig 2: Driving Out Straight Pin From Differential Assembly Toward Hypoid Driven Gear
      G00916526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Pull out the pinion shaft, and remove the differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.
      Fig 3: Removing Differential Bevel Pinion, Gear & Washer
      G00916527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the roller bearing using ST.

      ST 899524100 PULLER SET

      Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing Using ST
      G00916528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. SIDE RETAINER 
    1. Remove the O-ring.
      Fig 5: Removing O-Ring
      G00916529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the oil seal.
      NOTE: Do not reuse the oil seal. Prepare a new oil seal.
      Fig 6: Removing Oil Seal
      G00916530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.