1996 SUBARU LEGACY Rear differential

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3. Fuel Tank
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
(1) Lift-up the vehicle.
(2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust
pipe.
(3) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
(4) Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove
exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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4) Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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5) Remove rear differential assembly. (AWD model)
(1) Remove rear axle shafts from rear differential
assembly.
(2) Remove rear differential front cover.
(3) Remove propeller shaft.
(4) Remove lower differential bracket.
(5) Set transmission jack under rear differential.
(6) Remove bolts which install rear differential onto
rear crossmember.

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3. Fuel Tank

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6) Install rear differential assembly.
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7) Install muffler assembly.
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8) Install heat sealed cover.
9) Install rear exhaust pipe.
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10) Lower the vehicle, and connect connector to fuel
pump.
11) Install access hole lid.
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4. Fuel Filler Pipe
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3. Fuel Tank - 4. Fuel Filler Pipe

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3. Fuel Tank
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
(1) Lift-up the vehicle.
(2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust
pipe.
(3) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
(4) Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove
exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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4) Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)

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5) Remove rear differential assembly. (AWD model)
(1) Remove rear axle shafts from rear differential
assembly.
(2) Remove rear differential front cover.
(3) Remove propeller shaft.
(4) Remove lower differential bracket.
(5) Set transmission jack under rear differential.
(6) Remove bolts which install rear differential onto
rear crossmember.

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3. Fuel Tank

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6) Install rear differential assembly.
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7) Install muffler assembly.
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8) Install heat sealed cover.
9) Install rear exhaust pipe.
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10) Lower the vehicle, and connect connector to fuel
pump.
11) Install access hole lid.
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4. Fuel Filler Pipe
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3. Fuel Tank - 4. Fuel Filler Pipe

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6) Install rear differential assembly.
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7) Install muffler assembly.
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8) Install heat sealed cover.
9) Install rear exhaust pipe.
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10) Lower the vehicle, and connect connector to fuel
pump.
11) Install access hole lid.
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4. Fuel Filler Pipe
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3. Fuel Tank - 4. Fuel Filler Pipe

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13) Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug. (AT model)


1Front differential oil drain plug


2ATF drain plug
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14) Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmis-
sion side, and remove ATF level gauge guide. (AT model)
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15) Remove propeller shaft. (AWD model)
(1) Remove front cover of rear differential mount.
(2) Separate propeller shaft from rear differential.
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(3) Remove bolts which hold center bearing onto body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop propeller shaft.
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(4) Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use an empty container to catch oil flow-
ing out when removing propeller shaft.
Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional
surface of sleeve yoke.
Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after
removal of propeller shaft.
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3. Transmission

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13) Install ATF level gauge guide, and ATF cooler hoses
onto pipe. (AT model)
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14) Install propeller shaft. (AWD model)
(1) Install propeller shaft into transmission.
(2) Tighten bolts which install propeller shaft onto com-
panion flange of rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31±8 N⋅m (3.2±0.8 kg-m, 23.1±5.8 ft-lb)
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(3) Install center bearing bracket on body.
Tightening torque:
52±5 N⋅m (5.3±0.5 kg-m, 38.3±3.6 ft-lb)
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15) Install exhaust system.
(1) Install heat shield cover. (AWD model)
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(2) Install rear exhaust pipe to muffler. (AWD model)
Tightening torque:
48±9 N⋅m (4.9±0.9 kg-m, 35.4±6.5 ft-lb)
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3. Transmission

1. Manual Transmission and
Differential
A: SPECIFICATIONS
ItemModel
FWD AWD
2200 cc 2200 cc*2200 cc
OUTBACK
Type 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
Transmission gear ratio1st 3.545
2nd 2.111
3rd 1.448
4th 1.088
5th 0.825 0.780 0.871
Reverse 3.416
Front
reduction
gearFinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 3.454 3.900 4.111
Rear
reduction
gearTransferType of gear — Helical
Gear ratio — 1.000
FinalType of gear — Hypoid
Gear ratio — 3.900 4.111
Front
differentialType and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2)
Center
differentialType and number of gear —Straight bevel gear
(Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2 and viscous coupling)
Transmission gear oil GL-5
Transmission oil capacity3.3
(3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp
qt)3.5
(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
*: Step roof model only
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3-1SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Manual Transmission and Differential