Bevel Pinion Gear Backlash

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disassemble the front differential assembly. < Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Front Differential Assembly. >

Select a suitable washer for the differential bevel gear from the table and install.

Washer
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
803038021	0.925 - 0.950 (0.0364 - 0.0374)
803038022	0.975 - 1.000 (0.0384 - 0.0394)
803038023	1.025 - 1.050 (0.0404 - 0.0413)

Adjust until the standard value is obtained.
Backlash:

Standard

0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)