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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 29 (DIFFERENTIALS)GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATIONSERVICE DATA
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans
Service Data
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Service Data
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| 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-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-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) | |||
| Hypoid driven gear backlash | mm (in) | T-type | 0.10 - 0.20 (0.004 - 0.008) | |
| VA1-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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.