Differential Case Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the taper roller bearing using the ST and a press.
ST 498077000 REMOVER

Fig 1: Identifying Taper Roller Bearing
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Secure the case in a vise, remove the hypoid driven gear tightening bolts, then separate the hypoid driven gear into case (RH) and case (LH).

Fig 2: Removing Hypoid Driven Gear
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Pull out the straight pin and shaft, and then remove the differential bevel gear, washer and differential bevel pinion.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Case
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