Legacy F6-3.0L (2005)
3. Unlock the axle nut.
4. While applying the parking brake, remove the axle nut using the socket wrench.
CAUTION: Remove the wheel before loosening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearings.
5. Remove the rear differential assembly.
6. Remove the axle nut and rear drive shaft. If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE
CAUTION:
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Do not hammer drive shaft when removing.
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Do not damage the oil seal and magnetic encoder.
Front Drive Shaft Installation
The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified in
TSB # 18-97-06
as of 01/04/06
and applies to 2005 Legacy and Baja models
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.
3. Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
