Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2348

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
NOTE:
If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
ST1
11) Suspend the rear brake from the shock absorb-
er. (Drum brake model)
12) Remove the snap pin and nut from the front lat-
eral link.
(1) Snap pin
(2) Nut
Rear Axle
DS-00360
ST2
DS-00122
FU-03297
(1)
(2)
RS-00189
DS-20
13) Using a puller, separate the rear housing and
ball joint.
14) Separate the upper arm, trailing link, and rear
lateral link from the rear housing.
15) Remove the rear axle.
RS-00190
DS-00415