General overview of replacing a rear differential on a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback.
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Very well done and demonstrated, thanks!
I have a 2013 Crosstrek and my rear differential cover (the part that has the fill and drain plugs) is cracked just underneath the drain plug. Do I need to take off the whole differential to change the cover or can I change it with the differential in place ?
I have a 2002 Subaru Forester S model, is my rear differential gear 4:44 limited slip or open? I found a 4:44 cheap and trying to make sure it will fit. Thanks again for the replies.
How do you feel about the new Subaru AWD systems?
As always, your videos helped me do my own work on my Subaru.
I'm going to attempt to change my rear diff axle seal on my 98 Impreza. Do I need to remove that 5 bolt plate in order to get the seal out? Or I can pry it out with a seal pick tool? Do I have to grease the new seal and just insert?
Hey mrsubaru my car rear wheels rolled while in park while being towed ? Is that a bad rear differential?
i gotta do this soon. my rear end is ticking like crazy
Would a failing rear diff cause vibration/binding feeling at high speeds?
AWESOME video MrSubaru! But I have a question. I have a 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i. In your video and on many others, at the end of the axle that goes into the differential there is a slot for a retainer clip… but no visible clip. Does the clip stay inside the differential? I am having a terrible time trying to get the new passenger side half-axle to snap back into place. I wondering if the retainer clip has fallen off or something and is preventing the axle from going in ??? Reponses from you or others will be welcomed.
Thanks for your detailed video, I have the same noise pls check my vid https://youtu.be/OBSPHGqi9_g
Could it be the bearing? the diff in the video is a 4.44 but I have another diff for the same car (not 4.44) so do you think the bearing is interchangeable?
I've gotta say the most impressive thing about these videos is how nice the shots are. They're not crappy and out of focus or barely showing where youre at on the car. Good job!
How can I inspect mine with it being on the car?
Thanks for the help with this video! As always this was really well done
I think I need to replace my rear diff on a 05 outback base model. With the car on the ground, you shouldn't be able to turn the propeller shaft by hand right? There is some play, about a half inch, like at 10:16 in this video… Originally I thought it was just the Ujoints (which were awful), but after replacing the prop shaft assembly I noticed that the diff itself has some play…this needs replacing right?
Thanks in advance for any help!
MrSubaru1387, is it possible my differential is failing? I get a loud banging sorta sound in 1st and second gear from the rear end most prevalent when driving straight. However it disappears when cruising. On jack stands, while rotating the rear passenger tire by hand I can see the drivers side rear axle is not rotating freely at the same rate. (Looks like it's binding a bit). This is a 3.54 LSD R160.
When turning the drive shaft both axles are suppose to engage and turn in the rear or just one side?
Thanks for the video. I'm having a hard time putting the half shaft back into the differential all the way. Is there supposed to be a retainer clip on the end of the spindle? If so, wouldn't seem to be a reason for it not being able to go in all the way. Suggestions?
Mr Subaru, have you ever remove the rear subframe? I am removing the subframe of Outback 00 and the front bolts of subframe are very tight, firstly they turned very easy but later started to become more tight, it seems that there are some dust in the cavity that the nut attached to the bodyframe, there is no rust, the threads are very clean, but I dont know how to access to oil them with wd40 or similar to help remove them, do you have any tip? thanks a lot.
I have a problem with my Forester.
A few months bad I had the dealership change my diff oil as it was in for another repair. When I got back the car. There was a noticeable whine coming from the rear and a jerk when releasing off the accelerator. The whine also stops when releasing the accelerator. I swapped out the oil for 75-140 and the jerk feeling stopped by about 75%. I then swapped out for 85-140 and I haven't really felt it since. The whining noise is still there though.
Is the diff on the way out? The oils where both changed in front and rear
You have another video also removing the rear cv axle but in that one you remove the control & lateral arms from the spindle, but you don't drop the diff. Do you prefer one method over the other? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhFeprB6hq4
Just wanted to say thanks. As I'm a visual/hands on learner, by you not talking actually helped me retain the info better as hearing to a visual learner screws up the right and left side of the brain leading to confusion. Subscribed!!
The rear differential in my 08 WRX sounded nothing like that. It sounded more like the clicking you hear when going up the first part of a roller coaster. It finally broke when taking off from a stop light.
You're doing God's work. Keep it up
i have 2006 legacy, same procedure? Had same metal bits and flakes when changed the gear oil… 🙁 making a rough low pitch work wheel bearing noise wich i was SURE it was! lol.. Changed wheel bearing hub for nothing.. At least a new part $80
Hola Mr Subaru. El diferencial trasero de mi Outback 97 A/T se daño, compre uno pero es para transmisión manual y necesito uno con relación 4.44 (40 corona/9 piñón de ataque) Puedo sustituir la corona y el piñon de ataque y utilizar el "case" del 4.10 que compre? O recomiendas comprar un diferencial usado 4.44 completo? Gracias por su atención.
Dope vid!!! I’m assuming I can use these same steps on a 06 Legacy?