Reduction Drive Gear Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Take out the seal rings.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal rings.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Rings
Using ST, remove the ball bearing.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing Using (ST)
Using a press, remove the reduction drive gear.

Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear