Rear Differential
When replacing a rear differential assembly, select the correct one according to the following table.
NOTE:
Using a different rear differential assembly will cause the drive train and tires to drag or emit abnormal noise.
SPECIFICATION CHART
| Model | Sedan | OUTBACK | |||||
| 2.5L SOHC | 2.5 L DOHC turbo | 3.6 L | 2.5L SOHC | 3.6 L | |||
| CVT | 6MT | 6MT | 5AT | CVT | 6MT | 5AT | |
| Rear differential type | VA1-type | T-type | T-type | VA2-type | T-type | T-type | VA2-type |
| Identification | XD | T2 | B1 | XC | B2 | TP | XC |
| LSD type | - | ||||||
| Type of gear | Hypoid gear | ||||||
| Gear ratio (Number of gear teeth) | 3.700 (37/10) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.111 (37/9) | 3.083 (37/12) | 3.900 (39/10) | 4.444 (40/9) | 3.083 (37/12) |
| Oil capacity | 0.8 l (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt) | ||||||
| Rear differential gear oil | GL-5 (75W-90) | ||||||