how do I tell if I have limited slip differential?

[dc.nc]

2002 Subaru Outback, 4 cylinder, manual. I think its just the base
model.

 

[Poo Poo Head]

Is the slippage limited?, if so then you have LSD.

 

[Impreza Dude]

Is the slippage limited?, if so then you have LSD.

 

[johninKY]

Differential will have a metal tag with "LSD" imprinted.

 

[Greg]

lift rear wheels, put in neutral, turn one wheel and watch the other side,
if it turns in opposite direction then it's not LSD.
or, lift one rear wheel, put in neutral, if you can turn wheel by hand then
it's not LSD.

 

[Dmitriy]

IIRC, in 2002 only WRXs had rear limited slip diffs. I think they were
VLSD's too.

 

[Bonehenge]

IIRC, in 2002 only WRXs had rear limited slip diffs. I think they were
VLSD's too.

My '01 4 cylinder Outback Base Wagon had limited slip. Did they
remove it in '02?

 

[Edward Hayes]

My 2000 Forester S has one. I think ALL but the base model of the
Outback, Impresa and Forester has a LS differential.

 

[Dmitriy]

2002 Subaru Outback, 4 cylinder, manual. I think its just the base
model.

From the factory repair manual:

http://pmgz.net/1064.jpg

Like I said, everything except a WRX gets an open rear diff.

However, you do have a center VLSD however, that's standard on all 2002
Imprezas