Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1825

2. HYPOID GEAR BACKLASH
Adjust backlash by turning the holder in right side
case.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
NOTE:
Each time holder rotates one tooth, backlash
changes by 0.05 mm (0.020 in).
3. TOOTH CONTACT OF HYPOID GEAR
Adjust until the teeth contact is correct.
• Backlash is excessive.
To reduce backlash, loosen the holder on upper
side (case right side) and turn in the holder on lower
side (case left side) by the same amount.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
B3M1360A
H3M1203C
B3M0071
MT-101
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
• Backlash is insufficient.
To increase backlash, loosen the holder on lower
side (case left side) and turn in the holder on upper
side (case right side) by the same amount.
• The drive pinion shim selected before is too
thick.
Reduce its thickness.
• The drive pinion shim selected before is too thin.
Increase its thickness.
B3M0072
B3M0073
B3M0074