How to Remove the Rear Differential on Subaru Impreza?

Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels, block the front wheels, and raise the rear of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels, drain the lubricant from the differential, disconnect the driveshaft from the rear differential, remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler, pry the inner CV joint out of the differential just far enough to release the snap ring, support the rear of the differential with a floor jack, remove the fasteners that secure the differential to the rear subframe, remove the four front mounting fasteners, lower the differential enough to separate the driveaxles from the differential, securely support the driveaxles out of the way by attaching them to the lateral links with a piece of wire, carefully lower the differential and remove it from under the vehicle, place the differential on the jack head and position it directly underneath the mounting bracket and subframe, raise the differential enough to install the driveaxles into the differential, raise the differential into position and loosely install the rear mounting nuts, then the front mounting nuts, tighten all mounting fasteners securely, install the driveshaft, fill the differential with the type and amount of lubricant, install the wheels, remove the jack, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the torque.

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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB151
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 27011AA331B1, 27011AA332R1, 27011AA332, 27011AA332S1, 27011AB150, 27011AA333, 27011AA330, 27011AA334, 27011AA331
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza | 2.5 GT, 2.5i, Outback Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRXSS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 1996-2001 Subaru Impreza | Brighton, L, LX, Outback, TS | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Impreza Differential Carrier Assembly
Part Number: 38300AC360
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- Manufacturer Note: VB1AAA
- Replaces: 38300AC300
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L CVT, 4 Cyl 2.5L
- 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited
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Subaru Impreza Differential Carrier Assembly
Part Number: 38300AC370
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- Manufacturer Note: VB1AAB
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2021 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly Rear R
Part Number: 27011AA344
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=4.111
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 27011AA341, 27011AA342, 27011AA342S1, 27011AA342R1, 27011AA340, 27011AA341B1, 27011AA343
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2019 Subaru Impreza | 2.5i, Base, Limited, Outback Sport, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited | 2.5L H4
- 1998-1999 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
- 1995 Subaru Impreza | L, LX | 2.2L H4
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Subaru Impreza Diff Carr AY/VB3CAA
Part Number: 38300AC450
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- Manufacturer Note: VB3CAA
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- 2020-2021 Subaru Impreza | Base, Premium, Sport
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB221
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=3.545
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 27011AB220, 27011AB100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Subaru Impreza | STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB150
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Subaru Impreza | 2.5 GT, WRX, WRX Sport, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB220
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 3.545
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB221
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Subaru Impreza | STI | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA412
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.444
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA414
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA342
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.111
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA344
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly-Rear
Part Number: 27011AA740
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- Manufacturer Note: 4.111 VISCOUS LSD
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA731
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA541
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.444 VISCOUS LSD
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA542
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA413
$1690.13 MSRP: $2492.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.444
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA414
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA343
$1690.13 MSRP: $2492.82
You Save: $802.69 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.111
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA344
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Subaru Impreza | 2.5i, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
- 1999 Subaru Impreza | RS | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA340
$1690.13 MSRP: $2492.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 4.111
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA344
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Subaru Impreza | L, LX | 2.2L H4
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA334
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Subaru Impreza | 2.5i, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Impreza Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA333
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
You Save: $484.91 (21%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Subaru Impreza | 2.5i, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
- 1999-2001 Subaru Impreza | Brighton, L, Outback, TS | 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA332
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
You Save: $484.91 (21%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Subaru Impreza | Brighton, L, Outback | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO)
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA331
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
You Save: $484.91 (21%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Subaru Impreza | L, LX, Outback | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO)
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Subaru Impreza Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA330
$1835.23 MSRP: $2320.14
You Save: $484.91 (21%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- Manufacturer Note: 3.900
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB151
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Subaru Impreza | L, LX, Outback | 2.2L H4

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Subaru Impreza Differential

The Differential in your Subaru Impreza allows each drive wheel to spin at the speed it needs to, so your car can corner smoothly without tire scrub. Nor does it create any undue stress on the drivetrain. Over the years, this intelligent device has been deployed in front, rear, and center positions. All-wheel-drive models need a central Differential to distribute engine torque between axles and between left and right wheels. The standard open Differential uses a set of internal gears to split power and result in a quiet and efficient drive in everyday cars. However, if a wheel loses grip on snow or gravel, it can send too much power to it. To enhance grip, many performance versions of the Impreza come with a limited slip Differential. This adds extra clutch packs and springs that shuffle more torque towards the wheel that's still rooted on the road. As a result, this gives better launches and sharper exits out of corners. According to drivers, the limited slip type feels more stable when accelerating hard out of a corner, while the open unit is smoother when relaxed cruising. Regularly checking the fluid, keeping an ear out for clunks, and paying attention to leaks early will help any Differential live long, regardless of type. Subaru engineers configure and place the systems low, contributing to the famous Subaru Impreza handling confidence.

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Subaru Impreza Differential Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rear Differential Assembly
27011AB151
Q:
How to Remove the Rear Differential on Subaru Impreza?
Posted by Laura G.
A:
Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels, block the front wheels, and raise the rear of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels, drain the lubricant from the differential, disconnect the driveshaft from the rear differential, remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler, pry the inner CV joint out of the differential just far enough to release the snap ring, support the rear of the differential with a floor jack, remove the fasteners that secure the differential to the rear subframe, remove the four front mounting fasteners, lower the differential enough to separate the driveaxles from the differential, securely support the driveaxles out of the way by attaching them to the lateral links with a piece of wire, carefully lower the differential and remove it from under the vehicle, place the differential on the jack head and position it directly underneath the mounting bracket and subframe, raise the differential enough to install the driveaxles into the differential, raise the differential into position and loosely install the rear mounting nuts, then the front mounting nuts, tighten all mounting fasteners securely, install the driveshaft, fill the differential with the type and amount of lubricant, install the wheels, remove the jack, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the torque.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Nolan / Dec 20, 2024