Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L Turbo (2008)
CAUTION: Remove the wheel before loosening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
5) Drain the differential gear oil.
6) Remove the rear trailing link.
7) Remove the rear lateral link.
8) Remove the rear drive shaft from the rear differential by using the ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE: Fit the ST to the bolts as shown in the figure to prevent damage of the side bearing retainer.
9) Remove the rear drive shaft from the rear axle. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
Rear Drive Shaft Installation
Rear Drive Shaft
INSTALLATION
1) Replace the rear differential side oil seal.
NOTE: After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
2) Insert the EBJ into rear hub splines.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the magnetic encoder.
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Do not get closer the tool which charged magnetism to magnetic encoder.
