1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL When replacing a rear differential assembly, select the correct one according to the following table. NOTE: • Using a different rear differential assembly will cause the drive train and tires to drag or emit abnormal noise. • For option code, refer to “ID” section. Model | Sedan | OUTBACK | 2.5 L | 3.6 L | 2.5 L | 3.6 L | CVT | 6MT | CVT | CVT | 6MT | CVT | Rear differential type | VA1-type | T-type | VA2-type | VA1-type | T-type | VA2-type | Identification | Y2 | B1 | Y4 | Y3 | B4 | Y4 | LSD type | — | Type of gear | Hypoid gear | Gear ratio (number of gear teeth) | 3.900 (39/10) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.444 (40/9) | 4.111 (37/9) | Oil capacity | 0.8 L (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt) | Rear differential gear oil | GL–5 (75W–90) |
2. IDENTIFICATION Identification positions are shown in the following figures. For details concerning identification, refer to the “ID” section. • T-type • VA1-type • VA2-type 3. REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL Recommended gear oil: GL–5 (75W–90) or equivalent CAUTION: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands. (1) | Item | (2) | Rear differential gear oil | (3) | API classification | (4) | SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature |
4. SERVICE DATA Drive pinion bearing preload (for new bearing) | Measured with spring measurement (measured from the companion flange bolt) | N (kgf, lbf) | T-type | 18.1 — 38.8 (1.8 — 4.0, 4.1 — 8.7) | VA1, VA2-type | 12.7 — 32.2 (1.3 — 3.3, 2.9 — 7.2) | Measured with torque wrench | N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb) | T-type | 0.69 — 1.47 (0.07 — 0.15, 0.51 — 1.08) | VA1, VA2-type | 0.48 — 1.22 (0.05 — 0.12, 0.35 — 0.90) | Side gear backlash | mm (in) | T-type | 0.10 — 0.20 (0.004 — 0.008) | VA1-type | 0.05 — 0.15 (0.002 — 0.006) | VA2-type | 0.13 — 0.18 (0.005 — 0.007) | Hypoid driven gear backlash | mm (in) | T-type | 0.10 — 0.20 (0.004 — 0.008) | VA1, VA2-type | 0.10 — 0.15 (0.004 — 0.006) | Hypoid driven gear runout on its back surface | mm (in) | T-type | 0.05 (0.002) | Total preload (measured from the companion flange bolt hole) | N (kgf, lbf) | T-type | 20.7 — 54.4 (2.1 — 5.5, 4.7 — 12.2) | Companion flange mating surface runout | mm (in) | 0.08 (0.003) | Companion flange runout on its inner side | mm (in) | 0.08 (0.003) |
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