Transfer Drive Gear: Inspection
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.
- Bearing
Replace the bearings in the following cases.
- In case of broken or rusty bearings
- In case of worn or damaged bearings
- When the bearings fail to turn smoothly or emit noise in rotation after gear oil lubrication.
- Drive gear
If the drive gear tooth surface and shaft are excessively broken or damaged, replace the drive gear.
- Measure the clearance between snap ring and inner race of ball bearing with a thickness gauge.
Clearance:
0.01 - 0.15 mm (0.0004 - 0.0059 in)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
If the measurement is not within specification, select a suitable snap ring and replace it.
Snap ring (Outer-30) Part No. Thickness mm (in) 805030041 1.53 (0.0602) 805030042 1.65 (0.0650) 805030043 1.77 (0.0697)