Front Axle: Disassembly

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.

Using ST1, support housing and hub securely.
Attach ST2 to housing and drive hub out.
ST1 927060000 HUB REMOVER

ST2 927080000 HUB STAND

Fig 1: Driving Out Hub
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If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with a suitable tool (commercially available).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub.
- Be sure to install inner race on the side of outer race from which it was removed.
- Replace the removed hub with new one.
Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Race
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Remove disc cover from housing.

Fig 3: Removing Disc Cover From Housing
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Using a screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.
CAUTION: Replace the removed oil seal with new one.
Using flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring.

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
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Using ST1, support housing securely.
Using ST2, press inner race to drive out outer bearing.
ST1 927400000 HOUSING STAND

ST2 927100000 BEARING REMOVER
CAUTION:
- Do not remove outer race unless it is faulty.
- Replace the removed outer race with new one.
- Do not replace inner or outer race separately; always replace as a unit.

Fig 5: Removing Outer Bearing

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Using ST and a hydraulic press, drive hub bolts out.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND

CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer hub bolts. This may deform hub.

Fig 6: Removing Hub Bolts
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