How do the Axle Shaft, Drive Shaft, and Universal Joint function in a power transmission system on a Subaru Legacy?

The driveshaft, connecting the transaxle and rear differential, uses a splined sleeve yoke and is bolted to the differential pinion flange. It has universal joints at both ends and a third behind the center bearing, a ball-type bearing in a rubber cushion on the vehicle floor. All models have two front and rear axle shafts, with an inner and outer ball-and-cage type CV joint or a "tri-pot" inner joint. Driveshaft issues are typically signaled by noise or vibration during driving.

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Subaru Legacy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AG15A
$542.23 MSRP: $799.75
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy O4A ; Propeller Shaft Assembly; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 27111AG11A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Base | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ11A
$439.15 MSRP: $647.72
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy Ocv ; Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27111AJ11E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AG16A
$542.22 MSRP: $799.73
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy O5A ; Propeller Shaft Assembly; Drive Shaft
- Replaces: 27111AG12A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AE12A
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AE12B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, SUS Flat6 | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL00D
$649.75 MSRP: $958.33
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- Other Name: Prop Shaft Assy
- Replaces: 27111AL00B, 27111AL00C, 27111AL00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ01A
$392.88 MSRP: $579.47
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy Ncv ; Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AJ01E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL03C
$660.73 MSRP: $974.53
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AL03E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AE110
$593.96 MSRP: $876.05
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AE112
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Subaru Legacy | Base, Cold Weather, Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27031AC070
$710.11 MSRP: $1047.37
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly; Drive Shaft
- Replaces: 27031AC290
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy | Out Back, SUS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL01D
$683.65 MSRP: $1008.33
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AL01F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 Subaru Legacy | 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AN01B
$649.75 MSRP: $958.33
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- Other Name: Prop Shaft Assy
- Replaces: 27111AN01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT
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Subaru Legacy Propeller Shaft Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL03D
$660.73 MSRP: $974.53
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- Other Name: Prop Shaft Assy
- Replaced by: 27111AL03E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Propeller Shaft Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL02E
$661.05 MSRP: $975.00
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- Other Name: Prop Shaft Assy
- Replaced by: 27111AL02F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ12B
$439.16 MSRP: $647.73
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AJ12E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Subaru Legacy | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ13A
$439.14 MSRP: $647.70
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AJ13D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ12A
$439.16 MSRP: $647.73
You Save: $208.57 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy O5A ; Propeller Shaft Assembly
- Replaced by: 27111AJ12E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly , Universal Joint
Part Number: 27111AG05A
$542.24 MSRP: $799.77
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assy N4A ; Propeller Shaft Assembly; Drive Shaft
- Replaces: 27111AG01A, 27111AG07A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, GT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Rear-Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AJ12C
$439.16 MSRP: $647.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Assembly O5A; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27111AJ12E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Subaru Legacy | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AN00B
$504.35 MSRP: $743.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Prop Shaft Assy
- Replaces: 27111AN00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Legacy Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 27111AL03A
$660.73 MSRP: $974.53
You Save: $313.80 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Wqu56 Propeller Shaft Assembly; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27111AL03E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4

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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft

The Drive Shaft of the Subaru Legacy transfers engine torque from the transmission to the rear axle to power those models with rear or all-wheel power. The hollow metal tube is attached to a yoke at either end. Inside these yokes pivots a flexible universal joint so the Drive Shaft can rotate as the suspension moves. Cardan-style U-joints are generally able to handle the changing angles. For steeper angles, one may fit a double cardan or constant-velocity joint to ensure smooth motion. Some configurations use a two-piece Drive Shaft supported at the midpoint, allowing for versatility in vehicle length and packaging. The rear section connects to the differential. The assembly is designed to resist torsional and shear stresses and is lightweight to keep the rotational inertia low. It is essential to ensure proper balance because dents, missing weights, joint wear, and other factors can result in vibration. Utilizing these mechanisms, Subaru equips every Legacy with a Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft, allowing for stable and efficient driving through consistent power transfer. The Drive Shaft is crucial for optimal performance.

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Subaru Legacy Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Drive Shaft Assembly
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Q:
How do the Axle Shaft, Drive Shaft, and Universal Joint function in a power transmission system on a Subaru Legacy?
Posted by Nattelie O.
A:
The driveshaft, connecting the transaxle and rear Differential, uses a splined sleeve yoke and is bolted to the differential pinion flange. It has universal joints at both ends and a third behind the center bearing, a ball-type bearing in a rubber cushion on the vehicle floor. All models have two front and rear axle shafts, with an inner and outer ball-and-cage type CV joint or a "tri-pot" inner joint. Driveshaft issues are typically signaled by noise or vibration during driving.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Edgar / Sep 24, 2023