Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seal ring from the reduction drive shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Ring And Reduction Drive Shaft
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Remove the ball bearing from the reduction drive shaft using the ST.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing From Reduction Drive Shaft Using Special Tool
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Remove the reduction drive gear from the reduction drive shaft using the press.

Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear From Reduction Drive Shaft Using Press
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