New guy needs some advise

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michaelSVX
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New guy needs some advise

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Hi everyone, I just registered here because it seems you people actually work on your own cars :-D I have a 96 Outback that has some slop in the drivetrain. Seems like it's in the rear around or after the rear diff. I need to know what bushings to look at and where they are I don't know the car that well as Ive only had it for 4 months. I also know this site isn't focused on my model but the sites that are don't seem to be filled with helpful people :? Anyway, I know my trans mount, motor mounts, pitchstop, and carrier bearing could use some sprucing up but the worst of it or most annoying of it is in the back. I suspect it is not the two main bushings that hold the diff to the crossmember as they look pretty healthy. I guess what I'm asking for is a pictorial tour of the rear suspension/drivetrain. Thank you for any help and I've been amused and informed with the short time I've spent searching this site.
1996 Legacy Outback 2.2 5 speed 176,000
1992 SVX 3.3 4EAT 140,000
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Post by PhyrraM »

If it's the kind of slop you feel when getting on or off the throttle, then check the U-joints.

The only "bushings" that really take a beating seem to be the motor mounts, and even then you usually don't feel a ton of play.
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michaelSVX
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Post by michaelSVX »

Thanks
1996 Legacy Outback 2.2 5 speed 176,000
1992 SVX 3.3 4EAT 140,000
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