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Automatic Transmission Fluid

  1. Drain the ATF by removing drain plug.
    NOTE: Before starting work, cool off the ATF well.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Drain Plug And Drain Plug
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    CAUTION: Be careful not to spill ATF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If ATF spilled, wipe it off completely.
  2. Replace the gasket with new part, and then tighten the drain plug to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

  3. Pour ATF through gauge hole.

    Recommended fluid: 

    SUBARU ATF <Ref. to  FLUID  , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Material .> 

    Fluid capacity: 

    Fill the same amount of ATF drained from ATF drain plug hole. 

  4. Check the ATF level. <Ref. to INSPECTION , ATF .>
    Fig 2: Identifying Level Gauge With Upper And Lower Level
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