2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Side Retainer

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NOTE: After adjusting the drive pinion backlash and tooth contact, replace the oil seal and O-ring with new parts.
  1. Remove the O-ring.
    Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring
    G06654717Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the oil seal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal
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  3. Remove the SPLIT PIN (ST), and then remove the claw.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 3: Removing Split Pin And Claw Using Puller ASSY ST398527700
    G10293484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach two claws to the outer race, and set the ST to side retainer.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 4: Setting ST To Side Retainer
    G10293485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Restore the removed claws to original position, and install the pin and split pin.
  6. Hold the shaft of ST to avoid removing from side retainer, and then remove the bearing outer race.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    NOTE: Replace the bearing inner and outer races as a single unit.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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