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I lucked out. It was the right side inner end of the CV joint. No ripped boot just bad bearings inside shaft causing all the problems.

If you have some good lighting I would love to see as many pics you can take while doing this job. Good luck

Thanks for all the replies. Will check the CV joint. Autozone owes me one at no cost. Checked diff fluid and reads full. Fluid that leaked from seal was thick and silver looking, almost the color of liquid solder. Once I take off the CV I can grab hold the stub and see if it has play up and down. All i can do is hope for the best. Wish all you guys a safe and happy New Year.

2001 Outback wagon VDC 3.0. Right side front differential leak and thumping noise.Had whole car up off ground and ran it in drive. Can see right cv joint bounce up and down.Is there a way to tighten that play up or do i need to replace trans ??? Also will any front differential from a 2.5 fit that trans or does it have to be from a 3.0 trans also ??? Garry you have a trans sitting around ?

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2001 VDC 3.0 Outback wagon, automatic. What type gear oil to use, and how can I tell if it is a LSD rear differential or not. Want to make sure I have the right oil. thanks

Have you ever taken a mirror apart ???

Thanks Nope do not need another bad mirror. I do miss mine. Hate looking at the black spot it left the center wish that would fade away too.

You come across those speakers i could use 1, give me a price. Also could use a self dimming rear view mirror, thanks

Any one know if they used McIntosh speakers with the McIntosh radio or are those just plain Subaru speakers in the doors. thanks

99 Subaru Outback SUS. 2.5 , auto trans. Rear of trans leaking at pan gasket. Was told at a shop that this is a common problem and he would not to use a new gasket but a sealer alone would stop the leak for ever.To me it would have to be a quick hardning sealer not to mix with the new trans fluid and cause me more problems..I have a new Fel-Pro gasket.but he says if I use it I would just have a leak again.Will also have him replace the filter when job is done. Just want to know what you guys think.Is he right or wrong. And if he uses the new gasket do you need a sealer on it, if so what kind would be best. thanks all

file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/P0748a.pdf <-------- Good reading on how to trouble shoot Subaru Trans problems. Thanks for all the help guys.

SUBARU Automatic Transmission Solenoid A Dropping Resistor July 2, 2011. Author: Lewis Werner The SUBARU automatic transmission dropping resistor is connected in parallel with duty solenoid A. Duty solenoid A regulates the Subaru automatic transmission fluid line pressure. Like most of the transmission solenoids, duty solenoid A's duty cycle is varied by the transmission control unit (TCU) to control the line pressure. The dropping resistor works with duty solenoid A in regulating the automatic transmission fluid line pressure. This resistor keeps a certain amount of current flow through duty solenoid A during the 'OFF' portion of its duty cycle. So in other words, duty solenoid A is never fully 'OFF'. The dropping resistor is located on the right front shock tower, near the MPI (multi-port injection) fuel system dropping resistor. The photos at the right depict the Subaru automatic transmission dropping resistor. If this resistor fails open, becomes disconnected, or has its wiring severed, one result might be increased shift shock. The reasoning behind this is that without the resistor in the circuit, the line pressure may be higher, since without the current passing through solenoid A during the 'OFF' portion of its duty cycle, it will tend to close further, and thus not bleed off as much pressure from the automatic transmission fluid pump. If the resistor fails open or is disconnected, it should cause the ATF temperature lamp to flash 16 times on the next startup, since the TCU would be able to see electrically that the resistor is open. This resistor was used on the SUBARU 4EAT phase I and 4EAT phase II automatic transmissions. It may also be used on the 5EAT though I have not confirmed it. ‹ SUBARU Transmissionsup

Thanks for all the replies. If this part number is a resistor for the trans can some one explain how it works for the shifting of the trans. And is there a way to test this part ????

i HAVE A 99 Legacy SUS 4 dr auto 2.5 . Have had for a few weeks had hard shift to gear 3. Even some time at high speeds up a mountain. Fluid is up where it should be. No leaks.I read about a dropping resistor that mounts on the right side strut tower. Found what may be it. Has a plug to one end. Part number is A15-000-R81. Am I looking at the right part or does this have any thing to do with my trans shifting ???? Maybe by chance some one here knows what this part is by the part number.And my part seems very hot to touch when car is running.