Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 109

9) Install a new self-locking nut and secure the
companion flange using ST and tighten the nut.
ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH
Tightening torque:
⋅
181 N m (18.5 kgf-m, 134 ft-lb)
10) Assembling differential case
Install the side gears and pinion mate gears, with
their thrust washers and pinion mate shaft, into dif-
ferential case. (Model without LSD)
NOTE:
• Apply gear oil on both sides of the washer and on
the side gear shaft before installing.
• Insert the pinion mate shaft into the differential
case by aligning the lock pin holes.
Rear Differential (T-type)
ST
DI-00091
DI-00239
(1) Measure the side gear backlash.
Side gear backlash:
0.10 — 0.20 mm (0.0039 — 0.0079 in)
(2) Adjust the side gear backlash as specified
by selecting side gear thrust washer.
Side gear thrust washer
Part No.
383445201
383445202
383445203
(3) Check the condition of rotation after apply-
ing oil to the gear tooth surfaces and thrust sur-
faces.
(4) After inserting the pinion shaft lock pin into
differential case, stake the both sides of the hole
to prevent pin from falling off.
11) Install the hypoid driven gear to differential
case.
NOTE:
• Before installing bolts, apply Lock Tite to bolt
threads.
Lock Tite:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042)
• Tighten diagonally while tapping the bolt heads.
Tightening torque:
⋅
105 N m (10.7 kgf-m, 77.4 ft-lb)
DI-39
DIFFERENTIALS
DI-00240
Thickness mm (in)
0.75 — 0.80 (0.0295 — 0.0315)
0.80 — 0.85 (0.0315 — 0.0335)
0.85 — 0.90 (0.0335 — 0.0354)
DI-00068