[DonDavis]

Got my first Subaru last July.
Son bought a '99 Outback wagon in Dec.

My '96 has a LOT of Transfer Driven Gear noise. Local shop confirmed that's the source. I began shopping for a replacement transmission, saw prices $350-$800 for just a transmission.
Then I stumbled on a CL ad for a Salvage tilted, rear end damaged '98 Outback wagon that sorely needs a clutch. Mine for $600. Nursed it home with slipping clutch.
Otherwise decent condition. Thinking I might part it out.

According to my VIN plate, the '96 trans is TY752VABCA. I also see the same number on the transmission itself.
The '98 has TY752V2DCA. Looks like the '98 5th gear is at .871 and the '96 5th is .780 so I reckon I'll have higher RPMs in 5th.

Will this trans swap in WITHOUT rear diff change? The 5th gear was the only discrepancy. All other gears are identical including Transfer Ratio and Final Drive.