SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.
(Refer to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
Trailer towing
Maximum load limitsDisassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear AxleDISASSEMBLY1. BUSHING - REAR AXLE HOUSINGDo not remove the bushing - rear axle housing from the rear axle housing, because it cannot be replaced. If removed, replace the rear axle housing.2. REAR BUSHING1. Remove the rear axle housing. Rear Axle > REMOVAL"&g ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear AxleINSTALLATION1. Temporarily tighten the rear axle housing to the upper arm assembly.2. Install the rear drive shaft assembly.CAUTION:• Do not hammer the drive shaft assembly when installing.• Use new axle nuts.(1) Insert the drive shaft assembly into the h ...
Assembly
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transfer Case and Extension Case AssemblyASSEMBLY1. EXTENSION CASE1. Using the ST, install the oil seal to the extension case. Oil Seal">NOTE:Use a new oil seal.2. Install the dust cover.3. Install the shift bracket.Tightening torque:24.5 N&mid ...