Front Differential Assembly: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check each component for scratches, damage or other faults.
Inspect the backlash of the pinion gear.

Specification:

0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Assembly

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Measure the hypoid gear backlash, and then adjust it to be within specification. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.