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Special Tool

ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
G05032444Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398477701 HANDLE Used for installing the front and rear bearing cones.
G05342961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398477702 DRIFT
  • Used for press-fitting the bearing race of differential carrier (front). (T-type)
  • Used for press-fitting bearing race of differential carrier (rear). (VA1-type)
  • Used for press-fitting side bearing race. (VA1-type)
G05032445Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398217700 ATTACHMENT SET Stand for rear differential carrier disassembly and assembly.
G05032446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498447120 INSTALLER Used for installing the front oil seal.
G05032447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498427200 FLANGE WRENCH Used for stopping rotation of companion flange when removing and tightening self-lock nut.
G05342965Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398467700 DRIFT
  • Used for removing pinion, pilot bearing and rear bearing cone.
  • For T-type and VA1-type
G05002914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
399780104 WEIGHT Used for installing the front bearing cone and the pilot bearing and the companion flange.
G05002459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
899580100 INSTALLER Used for press-fitting the front bearing cone and pilot bearing.
G05002937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
899904100 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER Used for removing the spring pin of the differential pinion shaft.
G05002441Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498247001 MAGNET BASE
  • Used for measuring backlash between side gear and pinion, and hypoid gear.
  • Used together with DIAL GAUGE (498247100).
G05002442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498247100 DIAL GAUGE
  • Used for measuring backlash between side gear and pinion, and hypoid gear.
  • Used together with MAGNET BASE (498247001).
G05342971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398507704 BLOCK
  • Used for adjusting pinion height and preload.
  • For T-type and VA1-type
G05002948Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398177700 INSTALLER
  • Used for installing the rear bearing cone.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G07915298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398457700 ATTACHMENT
  • Used for removing the side retainer.
  • For T-type
G05032452Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398477703 DRIFT 2
  • Used for press-fitting bearing race (rear) of differential carrier.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G05002437Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398437700 DRIFT
  • Used for installing the side oil seal.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G05342976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398507702 DUMMY SHAFT
  • Used for adjusting pinion height and preload.
  • For T-type
G05342977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398507703 DUMMY COLLAR
  • Used for adjusting pinion height and preload.
  • For T-type
G05032454Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398517700 REPLACER
  • Used for removing rear bearing cone.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G04990233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398487700 DRIFT
  • Used for press-fitting side bearing cone.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G05342980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398507701 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GAUGE
  • Used for adjusting pinion height.
  • For T-type
G05002431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398527700 PULLER ASSY
  • Used for removing the front and side oil seals.
  • Used for removing side bearing cup. (T-type)
G05662504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
398417700 DRIFT
  • Used for installing side bearing race.
  • For T-type and VA2-type
G05032383Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
28099PA090 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
  • Used for installing the rear drive shaft to the rear differential.
  • For oil seal protection
G05342876Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
  • Used for removing the rear drive shaft from rear differential.
  • For T-type
G05032458Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
399703600 PULLER ASSY Used for removing companion flange.
G05032459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
899874100 INSTALLER Used for installing the companion flange.
G05002433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498077000 REMOVER
  • Used for removing the differential side bearing cone.
  • For VA2-type
G05002935Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
899864100 REMOVER Used for removing the differential side bearing.
G05002923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
499277200 INSTALLER
  • Used for installing the front bearing cone.
  • For VA2-type
G05003192Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18758AA000 PULLER
  • Used for removing side bearing cup.
  • For VA2-type
G05342990Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18759AA000 PULLER ASSY
  • Used for removing the differential side bearing cone.
  • For T-type
G05032464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18678AA000 DUMMY SHAFT
  • Used for adjusting pinion height and preload.
  • For VA2-type
G05032465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18831AA010 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GAUGE
  • Used for adjusting pinion height.
  • For VA2-type
G05002925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
  • Used for removing and installing the side oil seal holder.
  • For VA-type
  • WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.
G05342994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498175500 INSTALLER
  • Used for installing the rear bearing cone.
  • For VA1-type
G05032467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498447100 INSTALLER
  • Used for installing the oil seal.
  • For VA1-type
G05032468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
399520105 SEAT
  • Used for removing the side bearing cone.
  • Used together with PULLER SET (899524100).
  • For VA-type
G05002464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
899524100 PULLER SET
  • Used for removing the differential side bearing cone.
  • For VA-type

  1. Puller
  2. Cap
G05342998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498485400 DRIFT
  • Used for installing side bearing cone.
  • For VA1-type
G05342999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498505501 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GAUGE
  • Used for adjusting pinion height.
  • For VA1-type
G05343000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498447110 DRIFT
  • Used for press-fitting the bearing race (front) of the differential carrier.
  • For VA1-type
G05343001Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498447150 DUMMY SHAFT
  • Used for adjusting pinion height and preload.
  • For VA1-type
G05343003Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
498515500 REPLACER
  • Used for removing rear bearing cone.
  • For VA1-type
G05343005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
499705404 SEAT
  • Used for removing the side bearing race.
  • Used together with PULLER ASSY (499705401).
  • For VA1-type
G05343006Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
499705401 PULLER ASSY
  • Used for removing the side bearing race.
  • Used together with SEAT (499705404).
  • For VA-type
G06338208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18270KA020 SOCKET (E20)
  • Used for removing and installing the hypoid driven gear.
  • For VA2-type
G05022169Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
18854AA000 ANGLE GAUGE
  • Used for installing the hypoid driven gear.
  • For VA2-type
G07666153Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG001 SPECIAL TOOL ASSY
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • Use (1), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (9) for removal.
  • Use (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (9) for installation. (1) SPECIAL TOOL A (41399FG010)

  1. SPECIAL TOOL B (41399FG020)
  2. SPECIAL TOOL C (41399FG031)
  3. SPECIAL TOOL D (41399FG041)
  4. SPECIAL TOOL SLEEVE (41399FG050)
  5. SPECIAL TOOL RING (41399FG061)
  6. SPECIAL TOOL NUT (41399FG070)
  7. SPECIAL TOOL BEARING (41399FG080)
  8. SPECIAL TOOL SHAFT (41399FG091)
G06650004Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG010 SPECIAL TOOL A
  • Used for removing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G06650005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG020 SPECIAL TOOL B
  • Used for installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G07666156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG031 SPECIAL TOOL C
  • Used for removing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G07666157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG041 SPECIAL TOOL D
  • Used for installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G06650008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG050 SPECIAL TOOL SLEEVE
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal and installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G07666159Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG061 SPECIAL TOOL RING
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal and installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G06650010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG070 SPECIAL TOOL NUT
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal and installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G06650011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG080 SPECIAL TOOL BEARING
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal and installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G07666162Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399FG091 SPECIAL TOOL SHAFT
  • Used for removing and installing the rear differential mount bushing.
  • For combination of tools for removal and installation, refer to "SPECIAL TOOL ASSY (41399FG001)".
G06650013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
41399YC000 SOCKET WRENCH (17) Used for tightening the self-locking nut.
G07910019Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
1B022XU0 SUBARU SELECT MONITOR III KIT Used for troubleshooting the electrical system.