Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Manual - part 874
DI-45
Rear Differential (T-type)
DIFFERENTIALS
20) If proper tooth contact is not obtained, readjust
the drive pinion height by changing the RH and LH
side retainer shims and the hypoid gear backlash.
(1) Drive pinion height
ST1
398507702
DUMMY SHAFT
ST2
398507701
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
GAUGE
T = To + N – (H × 0.01) – 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Place:
T = Thickness of pinion height adjusting washer
mm (in)
To = Thickness of washer temporarily inserted
mm (in)
N = Clearance of thickness gauge mm (in)
H = Figure marked on drive pinion head
(2) Hypoid gear backlash
Backlash:
0.10 — 0.20 mm (0.004 — 0.008 in)
21) Remove the RH and LH side retainers.
22) Install new O-rings to side retainers of both
sides.
23) Install oil seals to the side retainers on both
sides. <Ref. to DI-88, REPLACEMENT, Rear Dif-
ferential Side Oil Seal.>
24) When installing, align the arrow mark on the dif-
ferential carrier with the mark on the side retainer.
25) Apply liquid gasket to the bolt with arrow marks
and install the side retainer bolt.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1110B (Part No. K0879Y0020)
or equivalent
Tightening torque:
10.5 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 7.7 ft-lb)
26) Install the new gasket and rear cover, and tight-
en the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
29.5 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.8 ft-lb)
ST2
ST1
DI-00084
DI-00099
(A) Arrow mark (Side retainer side)
(B) Arrow mark (Differential carrier side)
DI-00543
(B)
(A)
DI-00461
DI-00490