NHTSA ID Number: 10234259
Manufacturer Communication Number: 036912R
Summary
6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing
NUMBER: 03-69-12R
DATE: 09/10/12
REVISED: 12/11/12
| APPLICABILITY: | 2013MY and later Legacy and Outback w/ 6MT |
| SUBJECT: | 6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing |
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.
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
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1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 03-69-12R
DATE: 09/10/12
REVISED: 12/11/12
MC-10234259-9999.pdf 408.244KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10065090
Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-69-12R
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
NUMBER: 03-69-12R
DATE: 09/10/12
REVISED: 12/11/12
SB-10065090-5290.pdf 408.244KB
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Bulletin Number: 03-69-12R; Date: 12/11/12 Page 1 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. NUMBER: 03-69-12R DATE: 09/10/12 REVISED: 12/11/12 APPLICABILITY: 2013MY and later Legacy and Outback w/ 6MT SUBJECT: 6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing SERVICE BULLETIN ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. Continued… 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. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO 14001 COMPLIANT” The international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Bulletin Number: 03-69-12R; Date: 12/11/12 Page 2 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.
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