
1. Clutch System
Symptom Possible cause Corrective
1. Clutch slippage.
It is hard to perceive clutch slippage in the early stage,
but pay attention to the following symptoms
IEngine revs up when shifting.
IHigh speed driving is impossible; especially rapid
acceleration impossible and vehicle speed does not
increase in proportion to an increase in engine speed.
IPower falls, particularly when ascending a slope,
and there is a smell of burning of the clutch facing.
IMethod of testing: Put the vehicle in stationary con-
dition with parking brake fully applied. Disengage the
clutch and shift the transmission gear into the first.
Gradually allow the clutch to engage while gradually
increasing the engine speed. The clutch function is
satisfactory if the engine stalls. However, the clutch is
slipping if the vehicle does not start off and the engine
does not stall.(a) No clutch pedal play Readjust.
(b) No release lever end play Readjust.
(c) Clutch facing smeared by oil Replace.
(d) Worn clutch facing Replace.
(e) Deteriorated diaphragm spring Replace.
(f) Distorted pressure plate or flywheel Correct or replace.
(g) Defective release bearing holder Correct or replace.
(h) Defective pedal and cable system Correct or replace.
2. Clutch drags.
As a symptom of this trouble, a harsh scratching noise
develops and control becomes quite difficult when
shifting gears. The symptom becomes more apparent
when shifting into the first gear. However, because
much trouble of the this sort is due to defective syn-
chronization mechanism, carry out the test as
described after.
It may be judged as insufficient disengagement of
clutch if any noise occurs during this test.(a) Excessive clutch pedal play Readjust.
(b) Excessive clutch release lever play Readjust.
(c) Worn or rusty clutch disc hub spline Replace clutch disc.
(d) Excessive deflection of clutch disc
facingCorrect or replace.
(e) Seized crankshaft pilot needle bearing Replace.
(f) Malfunction of pedal and cable system Correct or replace.
(g) Cracked clutch disc facing Replace.
(h) Sticked clutch disc (smeared by oil or
water)Replace.
3. Clutch chatters.
Clutch chattering is an unpleasant vibration to the
whole body when the vehicle is just started with clutch
partially engaged.(a) Improper clutch cable routing Correct.
(b) Adhesion of oil on the facing Replace clutch disc.
(c) Weak or broken torsion spring Replace clutch disc.
(d) Defective facing contact or excessive
discReplace clutch disc defec-
tion.
(e) Warped pressure plate or flywheel Correct or replace.
(f) Loose disc rivets Replace clutch disc.
(g) Loose engine mounting Retighten or replace
mounting.
(h) Improper adjustment of pitching stop-
perAdjustment.
4. Noisy clutch
Examine whether the noise is generated when the
clutch is disengaged, engaged, or partially engaged.(a) Broken, worn or unlubricated release
bearingReplace release bearing.
(b) Insufficient lubrication of pilot bearing Apply grease.
(c) Loose clutch disc hub Replace clutch disc.
(d) Loose torsion spring retainer Replace clutch disc.
(e) Deteriorated or broken torsion spring Replace clutch disc.
5. Clutch grabs.
When starting the vehicle with the clutch partially
engaged, the clutch engages suddenly and the vehicle
jumps instead of making a smooth start.(a) Grease or oil on facing Replace clutch disc.
(b) Deteriorated cushioning spring Replace clutch disc.
(c) Worn or rusted spline of clutch disc or
mainTake off rust, apply
grease or replace clutch
shaft disc or mainshaft.
(d) Deteriorated or broken torsion spring Replace clutch disc.
(e) Loose engine mounting Retighten or replace
mounting.
(f) Deteriorated diaphragm spring Replace.
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1. Clutch System

(8) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
When removing exhaust pipes, be careful each
exhaust pipe does not drop out.
S2M0158
(9) Remove heat shield cover of rear exhaust
pipe.
G2M0830
(10) Remove hanger bracket from right side of
transmission.
B2M0032
16) Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug. (AT
vehicles)
B3M1036A
17) Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of
transmission side, and remove ATF level gauge
guide. (AT vehicles)
G2M0317
18) Remove propeller shaft.
(1) Remove front cover of rear differential
mount.
(2) Separate propeller shaft from rear differen-
tial.
G3M0023
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2. Transmission

12) Install stabilizer clamps onto front crossmem-
ber.
Tightening torque:
25
±4 N´m (2.5±0.4 kg-m, 18.1±2.9 ft-lb)
G2M0323
13) Install gear shift rod and stay. (MT vehicles)
(1) Install gear shift rod onto transmission.
G3M0697
(2) Install stay onto transmission.
(3) Install spring.
14) Install shift selector cable onto selector lever.
(AT vehicles)
(1) Install selector cable into selector lever.
(2) Install cable bracket onto body.
NOTE:
Tighten selector cable adjusting and lock nut after
checking selector lever operation.
S3M0013A
15) Install ATF level gauge guide, and ATF cooler
hoses onto pipe. (AT vehicles)
G2M0317
16) Install propeller shaft.
(1) Install propeller shaft into transmission.
(2) Tighten bolts which install propeller shaft
onto companion flange of rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31
±8 N´m (3.2±0.8 kg-m, 23.1±5.8 ft-lb)
G3M0023
(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)
S2M0219A
17) Install exhaust system.
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2. Transmission

18) Install ATF level gauge. (AT vehicles)
S2M0214
19) Connect the following connectors.
(1) Transmission harness connectors (AT
vehicles)
(2) Transmission ground terminal
(3) Front oxygen sensor connector
(4) Rear oxygen sensor connector (California
spec. vehicles)
(5) Neutral position switch connector (MT
vehicles)
(6) Back-up light switch connector (MT
vehicles)
20) Connect the following cables.
(1) Cruise control cable
(With cruise control vehicles)
(2) Clutch cable (2200 cc MT vehicles)
21) Install return spring.
(Without hill holder vehicles)
22) Install starter.
(1) Install starter onto transmission case, and
connect connectors and terminals.
(2) Tighten bolt and nut which install starter
onto transmission.
Tightening torque:
40
±4 N´m (4.1±0.4 kg-m, 29.7±2.9 ft-lb)
G2M0309
23) Install chamber stay.
IMT vehicles
S2M0210
IAT vehicles
S6M0023
24) Install air intake duct and chamber. (Except
2200 cc California spec. vehicles)
25) Install air intake duct with air cleaner case.
(2200 cc California spec. vehicles)
26) Connect battery ground cable.
27) Fill ATF and differential gear oil. (AT vehicles)
28) Check selector lever operation. (AT vehicles)
29) Take off vehicle from lift arms.
30) Check the vehicle on road tester. (AT vehicles)
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2. Transmission

1. Manual Transmission and Differential
ItemModel
AWD
2200 cc 2500 cc 2500 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 0.780 0.871
Reverse 3.333
Front reduction
gearFinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 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 differential Type and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2)
Center differential Type and number of gearStraight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2 and vis-
cous coupling)
Transmission gear oilGL-5
Transmission oil capacity 3.5(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
2. Transmission Gear Oil
Recommended oil
B1H0024
3. Transmission Case
Assembly
Drive pinion shim adjustment
Drive pinion shim
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
32295AA0310.150
(0.0059)32295AA0710.250
(0.0098)
32295AA0410.175
(0.0069)32295AA0810.275
(0.0108)
32295AA0510.200
(0.0079)32295AA0910.300
(0.0118)
32295AA0610.225
(0.0089)32295AA1010.500
(0.0197)
Hypoid gear backlash
0.13 Ð 0.18 mm (0.0051 Ð 0.0071 in)
Selection of main shaft rear plate
Main shaft rear plate
Dimension ªAº mm
(in)Part No. Mark
4.00 Ð 4.13
(0.1575 Ð 0.1626)32294AA041 1
3.87 Ð 3.99
(0.1524 Ð 0.1571)32294AA051 2
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1. Manual Transmission and Differential

1. Manual Transmission and Differential
ItemModel
AWD
2200 cc 2500 cc 2500 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 0.780 0.871
Reverse 3.333
Front reduction
gearFinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 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 differential Type and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2)
Center differential Type and number of gearStraight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2 and vis-
cous coupling)
Transmission gear oilGL-5
Transmission oil capacity 3.5(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
2. Transmission Gear Oil
Recommended oil
B1H0024
3. Transmission Case
Assembly
Drive pinion shim adjustment
Drive pinion shim
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
32295AA0310.150
(0.0059)32295AA0710.250
(0.0098)
32295AA0410.175
(0.0069)32295AA0810.275
(0.0108)
32295AA0510.200
(0.0079)32295AA0910.300
(0.0118)
32295AA0610.225
(0.0089)32295AA1010.500
(0.0197)
Hypoid gear backlash
0.13 Ð 0.18 mm (0.0051 Ð 0.0071 in)
Selection of main shaft rear plate
Main shaft rear plate
Dimension ªAº mm
(in)Part No. Mark
4.00 Ð 4.13
(0.1575 Ð 0.1626)32294AA041 1
3.87 Ð 3.99
(0.1524 Ð 0.1571)32294AA051 2
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3-1[S100]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Manual Transmission and Differential

1. Manual Transmission and Differential
ItemModel
AWD
2200 cc 2500 cc 2500 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 0.780 0.871
Reverse 3.333
Front reduction
gearFinalType of gear Hypoid
Gear ratio 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 differential Type and number of gear Straight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2)
Center differential Type and number of gearStraight bevel gear (Bevel pinion: 2, Bevel gear: 2 and vis-
cous coupling)
Transmission gear oilGL-5
Transmission oil capacity 3.5(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
2. Transmission Gear Oil
Recommended oil
B1H0024
3. Transmission Case
Assembly
Drive pinion shim adjustment
Drive pinion shim
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
32295AA0310.150
(0.0059)32295AA0710.250
(0.0098)
32295AA0410.175
(0.0069)32295AA0810.275
(0.0108)
32295AA0510.200
(0.0079)32295AA0910.300
(0.0118)
32295AA0610.225
(0.0089)32295AA1010.500
(0.0197)
Hypoid gear backlash
0.13 Ð 0.18 mm (0.0051 Ð 0.0071 in)
Selection of main shaft rear plate
Main shaft rear plate
Dimension ªAº mm
(in)Part No. Mark
4.00 Ð 4.13
(0.1575 Ð 0.1626)32294AA041 1
3.87 Ð 3.99
(0.1524 Ð 0.1571)32294AA051 2
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1. Manual Transmission and Differential

8. Extension Assembly
Thrust washer (52´61´t) to ball bearing side
clearance
0.05 Ð 0.30 mm (0.0020 Ð 0.0118 in)
Thrust washer (52´61´t)
Part No. Thickness mm (in)
803052021 0.50 (0.0197)
803052022 0.75 (0.0295)
803052023 1.00 (0.0394)
Thrust washer to center differential side clearance
0.15 Ð 0.35 mm (0.0059 Ð 0.0138 in)
Thrust washer (52´61´t)
Part No. Thickness mm (in)
803036050 0.9 (0.035)
803036054 1.0 (0.039)
803036051 1.1 (0.043)
803036055 1.2 (0.047)
803036052 1.3 (0.051)
803036056 1.4 (0.055)
803036053 1.5 (0.059)
803036057 1.6 (0.063)
803036058 1.7 (0.067)
9. Front Differential
Bevel gear to pinion backlash
0.13 Ð 0.18 mm (0.0051 Ð 0.0071 in)
Washer (38.1´50´t)
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
8030380210.925 Ð
0.950
(0.0364 Ð
0.0374)8030380231.025 Ð
1.050
(0.0404 Ð
0.0413)
8030380220.975 Ð
1.000
(0.0384 Ð
0.0394)ÐÐ
Pinion shaft to axle drive shaft clearance
0 Ð 0.2 mm (0 Ð 0.008 in)
Snap ring (Outer-28)
Part No.Thickness
mm (in)Part No.Thickness
mm (in)
805028011 1.05 (0.0413) 805028012 1.20 (0.0472)
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9. Front Differential