How Do the Axle Shaft, Drive Shaft, and Universal Joint Function in the Power Transmission System on a Subaru Outback?

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. 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 and a ball-and-cage outer joint. The inner CV joint can be disassembled, but the axleshaft and outer CV joint cannot. Driveshaft issues are typically signaled by noise or vibration while driving.

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Subaru Outback Front Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AL010
$358.46 MSRP: $528.70
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front 9222 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AJ011
$201.36 MSRP: $294.38
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front Aar ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 28321AJ010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AG00D
$403.41 MSRP: $595.00
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- Other Name: Front Drive-cv Shaft Axle Assembly; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 28321AG00B, 28321AG00A, 28321AG00C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AL000
$352.28 MSRP: $519.58
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front 8722 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Rear Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28421AL00A
$257.63 MSRP: $376.65
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- Other Name: Driver Shaft Assy Rear 7515 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Rear; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Front Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AG00B
$403.41 MSRP: $595.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front 26 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 28321AG00D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AG01B
$345.83 MSRP: $510.07
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly-Front; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 28321AG01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Front Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AG00A
$403.41 MSRP: $595.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front 26 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 28321AG00D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28421AJ00B
$330.30 MSRP: $487.17
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Rear 75152 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Rear; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 28421AJ00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Outback Rear Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28421AL01A
$257.63 MSRP: $376.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Driver Shaft Assy Rear 8216 ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Rear; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AJ010
$201.36 MSRP: $294.38
You Save: $93.02 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front Aar ; Drive Shaft Assembly-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 28321AJ011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Outback Axle Assembly
Part Number: 28421AG02C
$327.41 MSRP: $482.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly-Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 28421AG02B, 28421AG02A, 28421AG01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AN010
$347.72 MSRP: $512.87
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- Other Name: Drv Sft Assy F 92F92
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28321AN000
$347.45 MSRP: $512.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drv Sft Assy F 87F87
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28421AN000
$287.35 MSRP: $423.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drv Sft Assy R 75R75
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback DRV SFT Assembly F 95F95
Part Number: 28321AN030
$348.54 MSRP: $514.07
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- Other Name: Drv Sft Assy F 95F95
- Replaces: 28321AN020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2022-2025 Subaru Outback | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Subaru Outback Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 28421AN010
$287.92 MSRP: $424.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drv Sft Assy R 82R82
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT
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Subaru Outback Drive Pinion Shaft
Part Number: 38427AA080
$10.49 MSRP: $14.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft-Drive Pinion
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Outback Rear-Axle Assembly Or Cv Shaft
Part Number: 28421AG03B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly-Rear; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 28421AG03A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Subaru Outback | GT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Drive Pinion Shaft
Part Number: 38427AA010
$11.78 MSRP: $16.37
You Save: $4.59 (29%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft-Drive Pinion
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring, Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, GT Limited, L, Limited, LS, L-S, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited, XT Limited | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6

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Subaru Outback Axle Shaft

The Subaru Outback Axle Shaft is a steel shaft that connects the differential to each driven wheel, allowing torque transfer that also helps bear vehicle weight and keep the wheels aligned. The inner end of the Axle Shaft on a Subaru Outback differential is furnished with splines to engage the side gears, while roller or pressed-on bearings allow it to spin freely in the housing. The Subaru Outback features a suspension layout that is either solid live or independent. In the solid live setup, the Axle Shaft lies within an axle tube. In contrast, the independent option uses halfshaft sections with constant velocity joints at either end. However, the goal is always an effective transfer of power to the wheels at all times. Plus, it makes it possible for left and right wheels to turn at different speeds. The carrier can be fitted with C-clips as retention or flange bolts at the tube ends. The wear points will typically be the bearings, seals, CV joints, and splines, which will twist under heavy load. Regularly inspecting Axle Shaft surfaces and changing worn Axle Shaft boots or seals prevents damage to the Subaru Outback.

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Subaru Outback Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Front Axle Shaft Assembly
28321AL010
Q:
How Do the Axle Shaft, Drive Shaft, and Universal Joint Function in the Power Transmission System on a Subaru Outback?
Posted by Evan R.
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. 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 and a ball-and-cage outer joint. The inner CV joint can be disassembled, but the axleshaft and outer CV joint cannot. Driveshaft issues are typically signaled by noise or vibration while driving.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jesse / Aug 19, 2023