Outback Model

2.4L model

Rear differential type			VB3
LSD type			-
Type of gear			Hypoid gear
Gear ratio			4.111
Drive pinion bearing preload (for new bearing)	When measured with a spring scale (measured at the companion flange bolt hole)	N (kgf, lbf)	12.7 - 32.2 (1.29 - 3.28, 2.86 - 7.24)
	When measured with torque wrench	N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)	0.48 - 1.22 (0.049 - 0.124, 0.354 - 0.900)
Backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion		mm (in)	0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007)
Hypoid gear set backlash		mm (in)	0.10 - 0.15 (0.004 - 0.006)
Companion flange mating surface runout		mm (in)	0.08 (0.003)
Companion flange runout on its inner side		mm (in)	0.08 (0.003)
Differential gear oil capacity		L (US qt, Imp qt)	0.8 (0.85, 0.70)

2.5L model

Rear differential type			VA1
LSD type			-
Type of gear			Hypoid gear
Gear ratio			3.900
Drive pinion bearing preload (for new bearing)	When measured with a spring scale (measured at the companion flange bolt hole)	N (kgf, lbf)	12.7 - 32.2 (1.29 - 3.28, 2.86 - 7.24)
	When measured with torque wrench	N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)	0.48 - 1.22 (0.049 - 0.124, 0.354 - 0.900)
Backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion		mm (in)	0.05 - 0.15 (0.002 - 0.006)
Hypoid gear set backlash		mm (in)	0.10 - 0.15 (0.004 - 0.006)
Companion flange mating surface runout		mm (in)	0.08 (0.003)
Companion flange runout on its inner side		mm (in)	0.08 (0.003)
Differential gear oil capacity		L (US qt, Imp qt)	0.8 (0.85, 0.70)

Identification:

For identification, refer to "IDENTIFICATION". Ref. to IDENTIFICATION>MODEL NUMBER LABEL>REAR DIFFERENTIAL .

Differential gear oil:

For the differential gear oil, refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS". Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .