Subaru Outback: Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
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Towing and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
● Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use
Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures
to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P” position for AT and CVT models or the
shif
Towing with all wheels on the ground
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is
being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked.
● Reme
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Automatic Transmission Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front wheels.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-9, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
4) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake
Boot.>
5) Remove the ten clips and remo
Front Differential Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the manual transmission assembly
from the vehicle. <Ref. to 6MT-25, REMOVAL,
Manual Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the transfer case together with the extension
case assembly. <Ref. to 6MT-40, REMOVAL,
Transfer Case and Extension Case
Assembly.>
3) Remove the tr
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