WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Mark the bearings so that they can later be reinstalled in the same position.
Remove the bearing inner races (side bearing) from the gear case using the SST
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Fig 1: Removing Bearing Inner Races (Side Bearing) From Gear Case Using SST