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Front Drive Shaft: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
    Fig 1: Lifting Crimped Section Of Axle Nut
    G05032588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal.
    CAUTION: Remove the wheel before loosening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
  4. Drain gear oil from the transmission. (MT model)
  5. Drain differential gear oil from the transmission. (AT model)
  6. Remove the stabilizer link from front arm.
  7. Disconnect the front arm ball joint from the housing.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Arm Ball Joint
    G05032352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.

    ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER

    ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE

    Fig 3: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly From Hub
    G05032595Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a bar, remove the front drive shaft from transmission.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the bar to damage holder area.
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