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Transmission Case: Installation

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  1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.
  2. Select the reduction gear shim. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Reduction Drive Gear. >
  3. Remove the transmission case, and install the selected reduction gear shim to the reduction drive gear.
  4. Install the O-rings to the reverse clutch housing and drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    Fig 1: Locating O-Ring
    G08317958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the seal rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new seal rings.
    • When installing the seal rings, do not expand the seal rings too much.
    • Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Seal Ring
    G08551000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cover the secondary pulley with the oil baffle, and temporarily install it with bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Secondary Pulley With Oil Baffle
    G10218767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Case Bolts
    G08317963Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission case.
    NOTE: The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.

    Tightening torque: 

    22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the oil cooler pipe. (Without CVTF cooler (air cool))
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Cooler Pipe
    G08317956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL and oil cooler pipe. (With CVTF cooler (air cool)) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  11. Install the oil cooler pipe. (With CVTF cooler (air cool))
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  12. Install the oil baffle securing bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Oil Baffle Securing Bolt
    G10218760Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the transmission control device. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Control Device. >
  14. Install the oil pan and oil strainer. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pan and Strainer. >
  15. Install the reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reduction Driven Gear. >
  16. Install the parking pawl. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Pawl. >
  17. Install the transfer driven gear assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Driven Gear. >
  18. Install the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch. >
  19. Install the extension case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Extension Case. >
  20. Install the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Inhibitor Switch. >
  21. Install the secondary speed sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Secondary Speed Sensor. >
  22. Install the primary speed sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Primary Speed Sensor. >
  23. Install the turbine speed sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Turbine Speed Sensor. >
  24. Install the transmission harness. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness. >
  25. Install the control valve body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  26. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  27. Install the transmission assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >