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Rear Differential

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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.
  • For option code, refer to "ID" section. <Ref. to IDENTIFICATION , Identification .>
GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Model Sedan, Wagon
2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
5MT AT 6MT 5MT AT
Rear differential type T-type VA1-type T-type VA2-type
Identification T1 XJ HY EW XZ
LSD type - Helical Viscous coupling
Type of gear Hypoid gear
Gear ratio (Number of gear teeth) 3.900(39/10) 4.111 (37/9) 3.545 (39/11) 3.900 (39/10) 3.083 (37/12)
Oil capacity 0.8 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt) 1.0 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 lmp qt) 0.8 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt)
Rear differential gear oil GL-5
GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Model OUTBACK
2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo 3.0 L
5MT AT 5MT AT
Rear differential type T-type VA2-type
Identification JE CD CF XU
LSD type Viscous coupling
Type of gear Hypoid gear
Gear ratio (Number of gear teeth) 4.111 (37/9) 4.444 (40/9) 3.272(36/11)
Oil capacity 0.8 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt)
Rear differential gear oil GL-5