Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Removal and Replacement
Front Drive Shaft Removal
Front Drive Shaft
REMOVAL
1) Jack-up the vehicle, support it with rigid racks, and then remove the front wheel cap and wheels.
2) Raise the caulking portion of axle nut.
3) Depress the brake pedal and remove the axle nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen the axle nut after removing the wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
4) Remove the stabilizer link from transverse link.
5) Disconnect the transverse link from housing.
6) Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to remove, use the ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip and tone wheel when removing the front drive shaft.
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When the front drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace the inner oil seal.
7) Remove the front drive shaft from transmission using bar.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the holder portion.
Front Drive Shaft Installation
Front Drive Shaft
INSTALLATION
1) Using the ST, replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new one.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
2) Insert the EBJ into hub splines.
CAUTION: