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Rear Drive Shaft: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the nut - axle.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the nut - axle while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit COMPL.
    1. Lift the crimped section of the nut - axle.
    2. Remove the nut - axle using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal.
    Fig 1: Removing Axle Nut Using Socket Wrench
    G07914082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)
    CAUTION: Do not apply impact to the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler or forcibly move the arm. Doing so may cause sensor damage and malfunction.
    1. Disconnect the connector of the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.
    Fig 2: Locating Sensor Assembly - Headlight Beam Leveler Connector
    G09482977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Drain differential gear oil.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential assembly.
    • T type: Pull out the rear drive shaft assembly by fitting the ST to the bolt (a) as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: Fit the ST to the bolts as shown in the figure to prevent damage of the side bearing retainer.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER (28099PA100)

      Fig 3: Locating Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Bolt
      G07914167Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • VA type: Pull out the rear drive shaft assembly by fitting the tire lever (b) to the bolt (a) as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: To prevent damage to the side bearing retainer, use by placing the tire lever against the bolt as shown in the figure.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tire lever

      Fig 4: Locating Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Bolt
      G07914168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the self-locking nuts which hold the rear differential to the rear sub frame assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Differential Sefl-Locking Nut
    G09475721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the rear differential member from the rear sub frame assembly and the rear differential.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Differential Member Bolts
    G09475722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Completely pull out the rear drive shaft assembly while lowering the rear differential.
    CAUTION: Pay attention to avoid damaging the boot of drive shaft.
    Fig 7: Pulling Out Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Completely
    G09483387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the housing assembly - rear axle.
    NOTE: If it is hard to remove, use the ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER(926470000)

    ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)

Fig 8: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Assembly From Rear Axle Housing Assembly
G05032656Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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