NWSubie Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 So recently a friend of mine asked if i would do the front axles on his outback. I have done a fair share of axle jobs now but never on a subie that new. Looking on-line it appears they are the style that just pull out of the trans meaning there is no roll pin like the older models. Am i right and are there any issues i should be watching for? Just wanted to know ahead of time so I wont mess up his car haha. Thanks, NWSubie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think there are still roll pins. But as with all 4EAT autos, the stubs will pop out of the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Wish I could tell you for sure, but my '02 still had roll pins, I would imagine newer ones still do. Hopefully someone else can verify. You may already know this, but there are 2 ways to pull the axle; you can pull the strut (mark camber bolt for alignment), or pull the ball-joint. I would suggest that if you're in a rust prone area (like me), don't pull the ball-joint. It can create quite a headache. What replacement axles are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I tried to look at opposed forces. not sure what I'm reading but, 'maybe' manufacturing dates up to Feb 2004 are the 'old style'. I think the door frame card will have manufacturing dates. 05 is around the time they started using the new style but - it might depend also on model (auto, manual, H4, H6 etc.) when you get axles - you might need to supply a VIN or manufacturing date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Well, you guys are right, looks like they got rid of the pins - go figure. http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/19489-front-axle-replacement-super-easy.html Check out post 2 and 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They went with a male stub end on the CV axle that pops out of the front diff. If its a manual transmission, you will also need to drain the transmission fluid or be prepared for a gear oil bath when you remove the axle:-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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