Front Drive Shaft: Removal: Turbo-Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels while supporting with safety stands.
Drain the transmission oil.
Unlock the axle nut.

Fig 1: Unlocking Axle Nut (TURBO Model)
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Remove the axle nut with brake pedal depressed to prevent front drive shaft from turning.
CAUTION: Remove the axle nut with vehicle weight not applied on axle.
Remove the cotter pin and castle nut. Remove the tie-rod end using a puller.

Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod End Using Puller (Turbo Model)
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Remove the ABS sensor bracket.

Fig 3: Locating ABS Sensor Bracket Bolts
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Remove the front stabilizer link from transverse link.
Remove the bolt securing ball joint, and then remove the transverse link from front housing.

Fig 4: Removing Transverse Link From Front Housing
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Remove the front drive shaft from front axle. If it is hard to remove, remove the brake disk rotor using the ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER

ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
CAUTION:
- Do not pull inner joint when removing front drive shaft.
- Do not hammer the drive shaft when removing.
- Be careful not damage the oil seal and tone wheel.
Fig 5: Removing Brake Disk Rotor Using ST1 And ST2
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Remove the front drive shaft from transmission using a claw bar.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the holder area with a claw bar.