Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Adjustment

NOTE:

Immediately after removing the overflow drain plug, remaining gear oil (approx. 8 cc) may come out of the overflow pipe. This is not included in the specified amount. When removing the overflow drain plug, make sure the gear oil flows out of the overflow drain plug hole by filling with gear oil.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2. Lift up the vehicle.

3. Remove the filler plug.

4. Remove the overflow drain plug.

5. Fill in the differential gear oil through the filler plug hole up to where the oil flows out of the overflow drain plug.

Recommended gear oil:

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6. When the flow of the differential gear oil turns into a narrow stream, install the overflow drain plug.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

7. Install the filler plug.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Differential gear oil

Replacement

Other materials:

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