Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 138

DIFFERENTIALS
Backlash:
0.10 — 0.15 mm (0.0039 — 0.0059 in)
14) Draw a matching mark on both differential car-
rier and holder. Remove the holder side at a time.
Replace in the original position after inserting an O-
ring and applying grease to threaded portion.
(A) Alignment mark
(B) Holder
15) Tighten the bolt of lock plate to specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
⋅
25 N m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Rear Differential (VA-type)
DI-00172
(A)
(B)
DI-00386
DI-00364
16) Recheck the hypoid driven gear to pinion back-
lash.
Backlash:
0.10 — 0.15 mm (0.0039 — 0.0059 in)
17) Checking and adjusting the tooth contact of hy-
poid driven gear
(1) Apply an even coat of red lead on both sides
of three or four teeth on the hypoid driven gear.
Check the contact pattern after rotating the hy-
poid driven gear several revolutions back and
forth until a definite contact pattern appears on
the hypoid driven gear.
(2) When the contact pattern is incorrect, read-
just.
NOTE:
Be sure to wipe off red lead completely after adjust-
ment is completed.
• Correct tooth contact
Checking item: Tooth contact pattern is slightly
shifted toward toe side under no-load rotation.
[When loaded, contact pattern moves toward
heel.]
(B)
(A) Toe side
(B) Heel side
DI-68
DI-00172
(A)
AT-00207