Rear Differential
- 2.4 L model
| Rear differential type | VB3 | |
| LSD type | - | |
| Type of gear | Hypoid gear | |
| Gear ratio | Sedan model | 3.900 |
| OUTBACK model | 4.111 | |
| WILDERNESS model | 4.444 | |
| Drive pinion bearing preload | Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE)>ASSEMBLY . | |
| 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) |
- 2.5 L model
| Rear differential type | VA1 | |
| LSD type | - | |
| Type of gear | Hypoid gear | |
| Gear ratio | Sedan model | 3.700 |
| OUTBACK model | 3.900 | |
| Drive pinion bearing preload | Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VA-TYPE)>ASSEMBLY . | |
| 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) |