Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Flatten the tab of the lock nut.
Using ST1, ST2 and ST3, fix at the spline portion of drive pinion shaft to remove the lock nut.
Preparation tool:

ST1: ADAPTER (499787500)

ST2: WRENCH (499787700)

ST3: HOLDER (498937110)

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Remove the drive pinion shaft from the drive pinion retainer.

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Using the round bar with diameter of 36 mm (1.42 in) or 37 mm (1.46 in), remove the bearing inner race and plug.

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Remove the drive pinion washer.
Remove the drive pinion spacer.

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Remove the O-rings.

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Remove the inner race and drive pinion shim from drive pinion shaft using the ST.
Preparation tool:

ST: REMOVER (498515500)

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Using the ST, remove the outer race.
Preparation tool:

ST: PULLER ASSY (398527700)

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Remove the two oil seals using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth, etc.
CAUTION: Do not damage the fitting surface of oil seal.

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Remove the plug from drive pinion retainer.

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