Subaru Outback (BR): Drive Shaft System
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Chassis / Drive Shaft System
- General Description of Drive Shaft System
- Propeller Shaft
- Front Axle
- Front Hub Unit Bearing
- Rear Axle
- Rear Hub Unit Bearing
- Front Drive Shaft
- Rear Drive Shaft, General Diagnostic Table
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General Description of Drive Shaft System
A: SPECIFICATION
1. PROPELLER SHAFT
2. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Axle diameter
Axle length
3. REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Axle diameter
Axle length
B: COMPON
Propeller Shaft
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the center EDJ of the propeller shaft.
Before removing propeller shaft, wrap the metal parts attached to the
rubber boot of center EDJ
with a cloth or rubb
Front Axle
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the axle nut while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage
the hub bearing.
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Malfunction Indicator Light
A: PROCEDURE
B: ACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT
1) When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine
OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination
meter illuminates.
NOTE:
If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate,
perform diagnostics of the malfunction indicat
Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
● Apply the parking brake.
● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse)
for a downgrade.
● For AT and CVT models, put the select lever in the “P” (Park) position. N
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