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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CARRIERASSEMBLY
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Center Differential Carrier: Assembly

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Assembly
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  1. Install the thrust bearing onto intermediate shaft.
  2. Insert the intermediate shaft into the center differential assembly.
  3. Install the pinion gears and washers.
  4. Insert the pinion shaft into the center differential assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Insert the pinion shaft with the side with the plug side facing the front side (gear side).
    • After inserting the pinion shaft, adjust its position so that the cutout portion on the front side is on the inner side.
      Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Shaft Cutout Portion
      G06652078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the snap ring.
  6. Using a press, press-fit the ball bearing into the center differential assembly.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 498077000 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Pressing To Fit Ball Bearing Into Center Differential Assembly
    G08579315Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface and shaft grooves.
  8. Install a new seal ring.
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