Rear Differential: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse the removal sequence.

Install the air breather cap tapping with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Be sure to install new air breather cap.
Position front member on body by passing it under parking brake cable and securing to rear differential.
NOTE: When installing rear differential front member, do not confuse the installation sequence of the upper and lower stoppers.
Install DOJ of rear drive shaft into rear differential.
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Fig 1: Installing DOJ Of Rear Drive Shaft Into Rear Differential
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, fill differential carrier with gear oil to the upper plug level.
CAUTION: Apply fluid packing to plug.

Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1205 or equivalent

Oil capacity: 0.8 l (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)

Tightening torque: 49.0+/-9.8 N.m (5.0+/-1.0 kg-m, 36.2+/-3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Differential Fill & Drain Plugs