Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 465

DIFFERENTIALS
7) When replacing the side bearing, pull the bear-
ing cup from side bearing retainer using ST.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY
8) Extract the bearing cone with ST.
NOTE:
• Do not attempt to disassemble the parts unless
necessary.
• Set the puller so that its claws catch the edge of
bearing cone.
• Never mix up the right and left hand bearing rac-
es and cones.
ST 18759AA000 PULLER ASSY
9) Remove the crown gear by loosening the crown
gear bolts.
NOTE:
Further disassembling is not allowed.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FOR T-TYPE
S3M0534A
ST
DR0031
S3M0509
DI-22
10) Hold the companion flange with ST and remove
the drive pinion nut.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH
11) Extract the companion flange with a puller.
12) Press-fit the end of drive pinion shaft and ex-
tract it together with the rear bearing cone, preload
adjusting spacer and washer.
NOTE:
Hold the drive pinion so as not to drop it.
ST 398467700 DRIFT
G3M1052
S3M0511
G3M0074