How to remove and install the transaxle and flywheel/driveplate on Subaru Outback?

The transaxle is removed. If a manual transmission is used, it is good to take off the clutch disc plus pressure plate. Undo the attaching bolts and then separate flywheel/driveplate from crankshaft. Installation: Apply thread securing compound on bolt threads. On automatic transaxle models, match it with a small hole in the drive plate and line up this with the mark on back plate. Hold flywheel/driveplate in place and attach bolts. Note: There is only one position that flywheel/driveplate can be installed because bolt holes are not equal distance apart. If bolt holes do not align, rotate flywheel/driveplate relative to crankshaft until they are all in exact alignment. With an appropriate tool to prevent turning of it, hold flywheel/driveplate and tighten bolts by crisscross pattern. Install clutch disc plus cover assembly if equipped into place. Reinstall the transaxle.

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- 1996-1997 Subaru Outback | Brighton, L, Out Back | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO)
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- 2007-2008 Subaru Outback | GT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Outback Flywheel

The Flywheel in the Subaru Outback, which balances engine pulses, stores momentum, and joins starter and clutch, allows for smooth launches and shifts. The Flywheel is mounted to the crankshaft and rotates with the engine. It is heavy and helps to smooth out the bursts of combustion. The ring gear permits the starter to rotate the crank. While a clutch is in use, the disc presses against the face of the Flywheel. Due to the repeated contact, some metal gets left behind after every engagement. Once a mark starts to appear on the Flywheel, replacement might be better than machining. The Outback range has utilized a solid Flywheel and a dual mass Flywheel in order to provide quiet driveability. One solid unit is a rigid disc, sturdy and usually eligible for slight resurfacing. Dual mass, on the other hand, is a version that has spring dampers sandwiched in to reduce vibration. The entire assembly must be replaced if the springs come loose or makers forbid grinding. Chipped ring teeth caused by repeated starts or a crooked starter can also require a new disc to keep the Subaru powertrain healthy. With these enhancements, every Subaru Outback is capable of delivering steady power and easy starting.

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Subaru Outback Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sb-03-51-02R FLYWHEEL Assembly
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Q:
How to remove and install the transaxle and flywheel/driveplate on Subaru Outback?
Posted by Isaac E.
A:
The transaxle is removed. If a manual transmission is used, it is good to take off the clutch disc plus pressure plate. Undo the attaching bolts and then separate flywheel/driveplate from crankshaft. Installation: Apply thread securing compound on bolt threads. On automatic transaxle models, match it with a small hole in the drive plate and line up this with the mark on back plate. Hold flywheel/driveplate in place and attach bolts. Note: There is only one position that flywheel/driveplate can be installed because bolt holes are not equal distance apart. If bolt holes do not align, rotate flywheel/driveplate relative to crankshaft until they are all in exact alignment. With an appropriate tool to prevent turning of it, hold flywheel/driveplate and tighten bolts by crisscross pattern. Install clutch disc plus cover assembly if equipped into place. Reinstall the transaxle.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Albert / Jun 08, 2025