I currently have problem with the Pinion bearing on my Subaru Brumby, The pinion shaft that comes out of the side of gearbox to connect with cv drive shaft is rattling and noisy. I have screwed out the circular plate (turn anti clockwise to release) that covers the bearing . I marked the position of the circular plate prior to removing it and counted the number of turns required to release it so it can be returned in the same position. I now have the huge job of finding a bearing extractor for this particular job. I obtained the pinion bearings from BSC. Bearing is NSK HR 30207J and the seal is AHI513F. Bearing cost $17 and seal $15.20. I am now racking my brain on how to remove the bearing. I know that to replace the bearing it must be heated to 200 degrees and then placed on the pinion shaft. The job is tricky but taking the gearbox out and replacing it is a job of very last resort. All I need is an appropriate bearing extractor.
