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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2013MY and later Legacy and Outback w/ 6MT
6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing
NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:
03-69-12R
09/10/12
12/11/12
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. These
revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability. Changes to the tools required and supplemental
procedures for the installation of these bearings are also covered.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The updated bearings were incorporated into production starting with transmission
Number 686951.
PART INFORMATION
NEW PART NUMBER
OLD PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
INTERCHANGEABILITY
806322070
806322060
Roller Bearing (Front)
New to Old ONLY
806330120
806330110
Roller Bearing (Rear)
New to Old ONLY
IMPORTANT: When replacing the old part number bearings with the new, the front and rear
bearings must be replaced together as a “set”. Do Not mix old and new style bearings together on
the gear. In addition, take care to not mix them up during the repair process as they are very similar
in appearance.
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CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 03-69-12R; Date: 12/11/12
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Please recycle or dispose of automotive
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SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION
NEW TOOL
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
PART NAME
NOTE
927640000
Installer B
Press / Snap
Ring
Installer (Transfer
Case Side)
498175500
Installer, Bearing
Installer,
Drive Pinion
Installer (Extension
Case Side)
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Only the tool numbers shown above should be used to perform the
installation procedure.
After installing the new bearings on the transfer driven gear using the proper tools, apply
1g (.035oz.) of grease on the roller bearings as shown in the above photos. Install the gear
assembly into the transfer case and rotate the shaft to spread the grease throughout the front
bearing rollers evenly. Repeat the procedure for the rear bearing in the extension housing.
Follow the remaining procedures as outlined in the applicable Service Manual.
Grease: Nichimoly N130 or Conoco-Phillips Multiplex Red #2 grease
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within warranty, refer to Subaru Warranty Wizard® for claim
submission information.
Bulletin Number: 03-69-12R; Date: 12/11/12
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