Originally Posted by Blacky (Post 578812)

I finally figured out why my AWD is not working.
The left axle pops out of the diff slightly and bingo no rear drive.
When the axle is popped back in the rear drive works.
What is supposed to hold the axle in place?
Is there a circlip or snap ring which has come off inside the differential or is the end of the axle worn and needs to be replaced?
I have a line on some used rear axles but don't want to buy them if I only need a circlip or snap ring.

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

Originally Posted by svxfiles (Post 578820)

How far does it pop out?
Subaru calls it a circlip, (PN#28033PA040)
I don't know if someone has been at your rear differential before:eek:
but you can have a circlip on the axle, and one in the diff preventing it from fully seating.

Originally Posted by Freeman (Post 578824)

Shouldn't you be doing Christmas Eve things with family and what not?

Originally Posted by svxfiles (Post 578831)

I am cooking dinner,
Dave is in his room,
Nick is asleep on the couch,
Di is in the bedroom on her computer,
We have food, drink, air, shelter,
Merry christmas to all!
Tom:)

Originally Posted by svxfiles (Post 578820)

How far does it pop out?
Subaru calls it a circlip, (PN#28033PA040)
I don't know if someone has been at your rear differential before:eek:
but you can have a circlip on the axle, and one in the diff preventing it from fully seating.

Originally Posted by Blacky (Post 595108)

I replaced the axle back in January with a used one because the splines were wrecked and it has been working ever since.
Is the right side different as in no circlip? It has a different part#. Mine is starting to click loudly.

Originally Posted by Blacky (Post 595251)

Is there any difference at all between the left and right? If not than why 2 different part #s?