Subaru Outback: Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers
and luggage inside the vehicle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification
label.

Certification label
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution
are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed
at a commercial weighing station. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent
a change in weight distribution while driving.
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WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than
in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may
cause the r
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer
hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment
through the d
The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch
is available from your SUBARU dealer.
If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoidable, be sure the hitch is suited to
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A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the trailing link.
Remove the bracket, and remove the parking brake cable from the guide
(a).
Remove the bolts and nuts, and then remove the trailing link.
3) Remove the front lateral link.
Remove the snap pin (a
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
<Ref. to 5AT-37, REMOVAL, Automatic
Transmission Assembly.>
2) Disconnect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
NOTE:
Secure the transmission harness to the transmission
body using wire etc.
3) Remove the extension case.
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