I own a 98 subaru legacy L wagon. It has an automatic transmission. The problem is that during tight turns either way there is a vibration (torque bind) that feels as though it is more in the back of the car. This is either warm or non warmed up. I have heard that it could be the center differential (I know an automatic car does not have one, but I do not know the name of what it really is, so please if you know the proper names of what I need to replace please let me know.)  The ratio that the transmission uses is a 4.11.

 

Thanks guys, if pics are needed just let me know.

 

What I have done so far to remedy the situation:

 

Resealed and flushed the power steering pump

Replaced the inner and outer tire rods and had an alignment

Replaced tires

Aight, so I just replaced the oil in the rear differential, There was some metal shaving in there. Unfortunately it had no affect. 

The FWD fuse does work, so it can't be the C duty solenoid

My next attempt will be to change the transmission fluid and add some lubegard and drive it

Edited November 12, 201312 yr by Meekum

If you put the FWD fuse in that should set the trans in FWD only, and torque bind should go away of the Duty C is operating properly.

 

If the bind does not go away with the FWD fuse in it could be a mechanical issue (worn transfer clutches or transfer drum) or the Duty C could be bad.

A little glitter in the rear diff fluid can be considered normal, especially if it has been several years since it was last changed.

Lets assume all the tires match and are properly inflated.

 

How many miles on the car.

 

What condition were the tires in that you just replaced.

 

And everything ^ he said.