DIY Front Differential for a Fifth Generation Subaru Outback (2015 to 2019)

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Just Be Handy

Күн бұрын

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@dib0018 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who shows the 3.6r. THANKS!

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the demo was on a 2.4L, but should be the similar for the 3.6r

@myongyi6154 Жыл бұрын

3.6r fill point is different then 2.5

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

@myongyi6154 the front differential is similar, but the rear differential is not. This may help:www.subaruoutback.org/threads/front-differential-service-2017-outback-3-6r-some-tips-from-my-own-experience.549520/

@bradq2769 8 ай бұрын

Ok that funnel with a hose, is genius!

@justbehandy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@PeterHoward-t7v 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! This and your rear differential videos are great. Did them both today. I live in the west and the car was clean and corrosion free, I don’t know what Subaru thinks the spec foot pounds are, but 100 percent do make sure you loosen the drain plug before you do anything because those plugs were awfully tight. You can get an impact with a long extension in behind the wheel to loosen it, but I wound up using a breaker bar as suggested because I wasn’t 100 percent confident about the angle.

@PianoTuningArtist Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Thanks for sharing! Using the upper fill hole with the funnel is much easier than hand “pumping” from below! I do this for the CVT as well! FYI: My 2017 Outback (284k miles) uses a “Torx” for both the “Drain” & “Check” plugs! You have to look closely before attempting to remove, otherwise you could strip it out! I use 75-140 gear oil (Texas heat) from Amsoil, or TORCO. This is my 3rd. Diff. & CVT service… even so, the front diff. Drain plug was so tight that I had to use a “cheater” extension pipe to break it loose… and I didn’t over torque last service! Also, I use 4 “steel” ramps (taller than the plastics) to lift the car for service. It will only work by “backing” up the ramps… use only part throttle and be careful to stop immediately!

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. How often do you change the CVT fluid, and what fluid manufacturer did you go with ☺️

@comeoll 5 ай бұрын

@@justbehandy Hello, I tried to change the front differential fluid on my 2014 Croostrek and I don't know what I was thinking and I poured the fluid on the driver's side. I imagine it went to the transmission that you recommend and how do I get the fluid out of there? Yes. Did it go to the transmission?

@justbehandy 5 ай бұрын

@comeoll ouch!, I think the Crosstrek is the same, was the plug close to the 1/2 shaft? If not, then most likely that is the transmission fluid that you drained. If you put gear lube in there, I would not start the vehicle as it will circulate and mix the fluid and could take out the transmission. If you started the engine, then best to have it towed, don't drive it to the dealership and let them do a power flush to get all the gear lube out. If you didn't start it, then drain the fluid and remove the pan to make sure everything is removed. That way you can clean the inside of the pan with brake cleaner and dry it completely before reinstalling the pan with a new gasket. You then have to follow the proper transmission fill and check procedures to ensure the transmission fluid level is correct. I have a video on that for the CVT that uses CVTF-II. Hope that helps and good luck.

@justbehandy 5 ай бұрын

@@comeoll How did things turn out? Are you back on the road again! Hope all is well.

@ronshinall 10 ай бұрын

Great info. Thank you! On my 2019 Forester I didn’t have to remove any shields so it was very straightforward.

@pinkysgarage4517 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks!

@donaldcurrence4903 3 ай бұрын

Best video ive seen on this procedure!

@jeremyreeves8940 11 сағат бұрын

I don’t get why they have a fill, check, and drain on the front. While the back is a fill/check combo. Spent two hours trying to get the fill Plug off. Will have to get a 3/8 break bar and extensions tomorrow and try again

@justbehandy 11 сағат бұрын

Hope it goes well. Please let me know how it goes.

@Andy-lz6gb 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clear and direct information

@Vincent-en8kp 7 ай бұрын

Great information and clear instruction.... i would redo beginning of video because all the bouncing around gotva little confusing....rest of video was done well.

@Jimmerca Жыл бұрын

Great service video and thanks for sharing 👍🏻✌🏻

@richardrozak7297 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this extremely thorough how to video. I wound up taking the wheel off to open the fill port. Getting the plastic cover off was a pain. You must live where no road salt is used. I did have to use a three foot pipe on the breaker bar to take off the drain plug. And showing how to use a level was very smart and helpful.

@braunagn 6 ай бұрын

Just a heads up - I believe there is a small typo in the description: the larger gasket part number is incorrect (but the Amazon link is still correct). Instead of: "Subaru Genuine Drain Plug Gasket need 1 (larger gasket) - 803918090" Should be: "Subaru Genuine Drain Plug Gasket need 1 (larger gasket) - 803926090"

@justbehandy 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jeremyreeves8940 5 күн бұрын

I caught that too, he does give the correct number in the video speech. I was making my list going to the dealer and was like wait. It is possible one or the other is an older or newer po number fir the same part

@chrisc5726 Жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed. Thank you, Sir. I used a pump and made mess. That funnel is handy. Wonder where you got it. Also, the dust cover take down presented challenges for me but learned to deal with the rivets.

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback. I added the following to the description: FloTool Hopkins 10704 Measu-Funnel with On/Off Spout amzn.to/3RBQhQl

@suzannecampbell1060 5 ай бұрын

Great job on this video... I watch several other videos on this subect, yours was the best!

@drewdrilak5853 26 күн бұрын

Is there a gasket on the fill plug also?

@justbehandy 26 күн бұрын

Yes, please see the description below the video for more details.

@Monstahi 2 ай бұрын

I need to change the front and back differentials show me how ? Where you buy the funnel for fill up the front For 2019 Crosstrek Thanks

@justbehandy 2 ай бұрын

Please look at the description below the videos I made for the front and rear differential. Each video has the tools, gaskets and fluids needed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHqydnygZcxqaassi=ydvJdywmtn3b20Kv and kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4iTgqNrppppY9Usi=70G5RbHiqh4wUk1h. Hope that helps

@stevecampagna3304 8 ай бұрын

Well done, Great reference material!

@luigitorchia8866 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great vidio. Can you please tell me whitch funnel that you used. Thanks.

@justbehandy 9 ай бұрын

Please see description below video for quick link.

@SunnySideDown916 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@adamsonnen7313 3 ай бұрын

Maybe you could show us where the fill plug is again? I think you skipped that part...

@justbehandy 3 ай бұрын

It's the 8 mm hex at the 2:40 Mark in the video. Should be next to the axle boot.

@VishalRam-c6n 11 ай бұрын

Thanks 😮😮

@subieguy8700 Жыл бұрын

Hello where did u get the funnel? Do you know the length of it from the bottom to the on/off thing? Also where do u get the Amsoil? Do you get it directly from their website?

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

I got the funnel at ACE hardware (will have to get back to you on hose length). I buy my Amsoil at ACE hardware or Fleet Farm when they run a special (10% to 15% off anything in the bag), rewards cash, or have a sale. Hope that helps.

@subieguy8700 Жыл бұрын

Hello I have a 2014 Legacy with 80k miles and tomorrow I'll be changing the front and back diff. I was trying to find a funnel that you use so that I don't have to pump it which can be time consuming. I'm just not sure how long of a hose I'll need to reach from the top of the engine like u used. I know for the back one I'll probably have to pump it in. I bought 3 of the Valvoline and this will be the first time I'm going to using it. I hope it doesn't have any issues since I'm not using the Subaru one.@@justbehandy

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

@subieguy8700 Valvoline is good stuff. I just went out to the garage and measured the hose. It is only 12 inches long. If you are using another type of funnel, may be better off with 18 inches. Hope that helps.

@subieguy8700 Жыл бұрын

When you tried to loosen the fill plug did u tried to loosen it from the top or was there just too much stuff and it was easier from the bottom?? I think that would be my only challenge. I wonder if taking off the tire is going to be much more easier....@@justbehandy

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

@subieguy8700 good morning! There was too much stuff in the way from the top on the Outback. Hope that helps 😃

@rogerdunder1044 6 ай бұрын

Why is the fill plug different from the check plug? Can you not pump the oil into the check hole?

@justbehandy 6 ай бұрын

Think of the check plug as a vertical tube that is at the correct level in the differential. Once the fluid level starts to get above the tube opening it starts to drain down. If you try to fill from the check plug, you may not be able to push fluid up the tube properly, and it will be hard to gauge if the differential is full, or just fluid draining back. Hope that helps.

@rogerdunder1044 6 ай бұрын

@@justbehandy Thank you for answering my question and clearing up my confusion. Your coverage of the topic has been very helpful.

@pinkysgarage4517 Ай бұрын

@@justbehandy Great question and great answer. I live in the NE and the fill plug will NOT come loose. Not sure what I'm going to do... It only has 120k. Not sure how long I'll keep it.

@justbehandy 26 күн бұрын

@pinkysgarage4517 sorry for taking so long to get back to you. If you can get the flat face hammer, and tap the fill plug around 10 times, that may loosen it up. Sometimes dissimilar metals need a little shock to loosen the corrosion. Otherwise a long breaker bar is the way to go.