Differential Case Assembly

Install the washer, differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion in the differential case (RH). Insert the pinion shaft.
Attach the straight pin in the reverse direction.

Fig 1: Inserting Pinion Shaft To Differential Case
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Install the washer and differential bevel gear to differential case (LH). Put the differential case (LH) on the differential case (RH), and assemble the two differential cases.
Install the hypoid driven gear and secure by tightening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Tightening Hypoid Driven Gear Mounting Bolts
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Measurement of backlash (Selection of washer)

Install the SUBARU genuine axle shaft to differential case.
Part No. 38415AA070 Axle shaft
Measure the gear backlash with ST1 and ST2. Insert ST2 from the access window of the differential case.
NOTE:
- Measure the backlash by applying a differential bevel pinion tooth between two differential bevel gear teeth.
- When measuring, fix the differential bevel pinion gear in place with a screwdriver covered with cloth, or a similar tool.
Specification:

0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)

ST1 498247001 MAGNET BASE

ST2 498247100 DIAL GAUGE

Fig 3: Measuring Gear Backlash
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If the backlash is not within specification, select a washer from the table below.