2005 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Information: Specifications: Pickup: Transmission

TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS

Model 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Transmission type (1) (2) (1) (2)
Clutch type (3) (4) (3) (4)
Gear ratio 1st 3.454 3.027 3.454 2.785
2nd 2.062 1.619 1.947 1.545
3rd 1.448 1.000 1.366 1.000
4th 1.088 0.694 0.972 0.694
5th 0.871 - 0.738 -
Reverse 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272
Reduction gear (Front drive) 1 st reduction Type of gear - Helical - Helical
Gear ratio - 1.000 - 1.000
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.444 4.444 4.444
Reduction gear (Rear drive) Transfer reduction Type of gear Helical - Helical -
Gear ratio 1.000 - 1.000 -
Final reduction Type of gear Hypoid Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.444 4.444 4.444
(1) 5-forward speed with synchromesh and 1-reverse - with center differential and viscous coupling
(2) Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse - with hydraulically controlled transfer clutch
(3) Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
(4) Torque Converter Clutch
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