Just dug this out of the toolbox after doing wheel bearings on a Brat. I forgot how handy this tool is. Despite being "RetroRoo" I seem to be working on a lot of old Legacy/1st Gen Outbacks instead of EA series cars lately. Both--

 

This axle tool is Expensive, but worth it.

 

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-7535-Front-Installer-Subaru/dp/B000RJ2S5O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1334286384&sr=1-1-catcorr

 

Combined with a hub tamer(that you don't really need but a few pieces of it did make it quicker), I was able to easily do them. If you don't know what a hub tamer/grapler is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQLge25pUQI

The hub grappler makes it easy for sure.

How does the axle tool work?

It threads onto the end of the axle to pull it thru the wheel bearings and hub.

I've never found swapping axles hard, either removing or installing. Turn, Push/Pull and Wiggle and it always pops in thru the bearing. (Rear axles on the other hand is a different story)

 

Kinda a neat tool though, its like a "Blind Hole Puller" never knew it existed, but comes in handy!

I have one of those. Haven't seen it in 10 years. Will have to look to see if I still have it.