Subaru Outback (BR): Differentials
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Chassis / Differentials
- General Description of Differentials
- Differential Gear Oil replacement
- Rear Differential (T-type)
- Rear Differential (VA-type)
- Rear Differential Front Oil Seal
- Rear Differential Mount Bushing
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General Description of Differentials
A: SPECIFICATION
1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL
When replacing a rear differential assembly, select the correct one according to the following table.
NOTE:
Using a different rear differential assembl
Differential Gear Oil replacement
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated, deteriorated or cloudy. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>
2
Rear Differential (T-type)
A: REMOVAL
1) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Loosen the wheel nuts.
5) Lift up the vehicle.
6
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Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.
● When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically
to
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activation of the skid suppression function
and during activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
● The light may remain illuminated for a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate
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