How to Remove the Rear Differential on Subaru Outback?

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 Outback Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB151
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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:
- 1996-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Brighton, L, L-S | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Outback Differential Carrier Assembly
Part Number: 38300AC370
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- Manufacturer Note: VB1AAB
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- 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 Differential Carrier AY/VA1R
Part Number: 38300AC330
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- Other Name: Differential Carrier Assembly; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: VA1RBV
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Subaru Outback | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.5L
- 2013-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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Subaru Outback Differential Carrier Assembly
Part Number: 38300AC380
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- Other Name: Differential Carrier Ay
- Manufacturer Note: VB1BAA
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- 2018-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Outback 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:
- 2007-2014 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Base | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
- 2002-2004 Subaru Outback | Flat6, SUS Flat6 | 3.0L H6
- 1996-2000 Subaru Outback | Base, Brighton, GT, L, LS, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AB161
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: G/R=4.111
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
- 2010-2012 Subaru Outback | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium | 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 2001 Subaru Outback | Flat6 | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Diff Carr AY/VB3CAA
Part Number: 38300AC450
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- Manufacturer Note: VB3CAA
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- 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 Differential Carrier AY/VB3DAB
Part Number: 38300AC410
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- Other Name: Diff Carr AY/VB3DAB
- Manufacturer Note: VB3DAB
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- 2022-2025 Subaru Outback | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Subaru Outback Diff Carr AY/VB3BAB
Part Number: 38300AC430
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- Manufacturer Note: VB3BAB
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- 2020-2021 Subaru Outback | 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT
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Subaru Outback Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA411
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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:
- 1996-1997 Subaru Outback | GT, LS-I, Out Back, SUS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback 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:
- 1997-1999 Subaru Outback | GT, LS-I, Out Back, SUS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback 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:
- 1997-1999 Subaru Outback | Brighton, GT, L, LS, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Differential Assembly-Rear
Part Number: 27011AA750
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- Other Name: Carrier
- Manufacturer Note: 4.111
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AB161
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Subaru Outback | Flat6 | 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA890
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: 4.444 VISCOUS LSD
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 27011AA542
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2004 Subaru Outback | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA850
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- 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:
- 2003-2004 Subaru Outback | Baja, Baja-S | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback 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:
- 2001-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Base, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, Limited, SUS Flat6 | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Outback Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA730
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear
- 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:
- 2005-2006 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback 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:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Differential Assembly Rear Quarter
Part Number: 27011AA531
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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:
- 2000-2009 Subaru Outback | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Base, Cold Weather, GT, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Outback Rear Differential Assembly
Part Number: 27011AA880
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Rear; Carrier, Differential Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: 3.900 VISCOUS LSD
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Subaru Outback | GT, GT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo

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Subaru Outback Differential

A Differential allows the Subaru Outback wagon to corner smoothly since it directs the engine's torque to each of the wheels while allowing them to spin at different speeds. Through the decades, Subaru installed two main Differential configurations in the Outback, an open unit and a limited slip version. The open Differential is a pretty simple design. It uses gear ratios to split torque evenly so turning doesn't feel heavy. However, if one tire sits on ice, this same design now sends power to the slipping side and momentum fades. In a limited slip setup, clutch packs and springs are utilized to still allow different speeds between wheels. The difference here is that the gears will shove more torque toward the tire with grip. Thus, this improves exit crispness and better control amid ruts. In every generation, the rear Differential works in conjunction with the front axle, which along with a center Differential on all-wheel-drive trims, makes all four wheels share balanced rotation. Having fresh Differential fluid, especially in a vehicle as rugged as the Subaru Outback, will ensure the car runs with confidence. The reason is heat and pressure cook fluid away. Thus, drivers should listen for clunks and have it inspected about every 3,000 miles to keep the Subaru Outback running confidently.

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Subaru Outback Differential Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rear Differential Assembly
27011AB151
Q:
How to Remove the Rear Differential on Subaru Outback?
Posted by Linh N.
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 / May 29, 2024