Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Side Retainer
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Side Retainer
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
After adjusting the backlash and tooth contact, replace the oil seal and O-ring of side retainer with new parts.
- Press-fit the bearing outer race to side retainer.
- Using the ST, install the oil seal.NOTE:
- Use a new oil seal.
- Apply differential oil to the oil seal lip.
- Oil seal has an identification mark (R, L). When installing oil seals, do not confuse the left and right.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
- Install the O-rings.NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply gear oil to O-ring.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.