2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Differential Assembly: Installation

  1. When installing the differential assembly to case, be careful not to damage the inside of case (particularly, the differential side retainer mating surface).
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Assembly
    G05022372
  2. Install the O-ring to left and right side retainer.
  3. Using the ST, install the side retainer. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  4. Adjust the backlash of the front differential. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
  5. Install the lock plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Plate
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  6. Install the converter case to the transmission case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Converter Case. >
  7. Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
  8. Install the ATF filter pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , ATF Filter. >
  9. Install the oil charge pipe together with an O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  10. Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  11. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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