Rear Differential interchangability?

Brian · #1 03-23-2006, 08:50 AM

I took my 92 LS-L in to the shop, thinking I needed a new rear wheel bearing. I was told that the problem seems to be with the rear differential, so I'm looking for a used one now. My question is do I need one specifically from a 92 LS-L or will rear diffs from other years and models work? And which ones specifically? What do I look for to determine the quality of a used rear diff?

Brian

huck369 · #2 03-23-2006, 09:35 AM

If it still has the stock gears (3.54's) any year SVX (92-97)rear diff will work

SVX-FF · #3 03-23-2006, 10:36 AM

I assume that the Visco differential assembly is what is bad and not just the rear bearing in the diff.

Steve

Brian · #4 03-23-2006, 10:48 AM

They said it's the bearing in the differential that's the culprit, but it would be cheaper to just replace the whole thing.

SVX-FF · #5 03-23-2006, 10:56 AM

Wow, I would rather spend the money for new bearrings ($50.00 each, need 2) than get a used rear that the conditions of the bearring are unknown. You will spend about $70 to $120 for a used rear at a salvage yard. When I bought a 4.11 rear it cost me $85.00 3 years ago.

I would check more into new bearring. subaruparts.com has them for about 50 + shipping.

Steve

P.S. get new o-ring too.

oab_au · #6 03-23-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

They said it's the bearing in the differential that's the culprit, but it would be cheaper to just replace the whole thing.

I think I would get a second opinion on it, as I have not heard of the rear diff giving any trouble.

Harvey.