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

Front Differential Assembly: Adjustment

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Adjustment
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  1. Using the ST, screw-in the retainer until resistance is felt.
    NOTE: Screw-in the retainer RH side slightly deeper than the retainer LH.

    ST 18658AA020 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  2. Remove the oil pump cover.
  3. Remove the liquid gasket from the mating surface completely.
  4. Install the oil pump cover to converter case, and secure them with tightening four bolts evenly.
    NOTE: Use an old gasket or aluminum washer to prevent damaging the mating surface of the housing.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

  5. Rotate the drive pinion ten times or more using

    ST1 and ST2.

    ST1 18667AA010 HOLDER

    ST2 499787700 WRENCH

    Fig 1: Rotating Drive Pinion Using ST1 And ST2
    G05022361Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the LH retainer by rotating the shaft until resistance is felt. Then loosen the retainer RH. Keep tightening the retainer LH, and loosening the retainer RH until the pinion shaft no longer be turned. This is the "zero" state.
    Fig 2: Identifying Retainer
    G08579378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. After the "zero" state is established, loosen the retainer LH by 3 notches and secure it with the lock plate. Then loosen the retainer RH and retighten until it stops. Rotate the drive pinion 2 or 3 times. Tighten the retainer RH further 1-3/4 notches. This sets the preload. Finally, secure the retainer with its lock plate.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lock Plate
    G08579379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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