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Rear Differential

Rear Differential





A: T-TYPE (BRIGHTON, L AND OUTBACK)
A hypoid drive gear with a nominal diameter of 160 mm (6.30 inch) is used and the drive pinion shaft is supported on three bearings, the bearing preload being adjusted by a selective spacer and washer. The drive pinion height is adjusted by selecting washers located at the drive pinion neck using Dummy Shaft and Gauge.





B: T-TYPE (GT, OUTBACK-CW, OUTBACK-LTD AND OUTBACK SEDAN)
The rear differential is a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) incorporating outer plates, inner plates, and viscous coupling with silicon oil.