Section 14 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)): CVTF: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
- Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
- Be careful not to spill the CVTF on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing fires. If CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
- Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction.
- Lift up the vehicle, and remove the CVTF drain plug.
- Check the CVTF condition. <Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , CVTF.>
- Install the CVTF drain plug and gasket.NOTE:
- Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
39.2 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
- Remove the filler plug.
- Fill in the specified fluid through the filler plug.
Specified fluid:
<Ref. to HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION , SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Capacity:
Fill with the same amount of CVTF as drained.
- Temporarily tighten the filler plug.
- Idle the engine to raise CVTF temperature to 35 - 45°C (95 - 113°F) on Subaru Select Monitor.
- Operate the select lever in P → R → N → D and D → N → R → P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.CAUTION: Pay special attention to the following operations as the engine is at idle.
- Place the select lever in "P" range. Then lift up the vehicle with the engine at idle to adjust the CVTF level and check for leakage. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , CVTF.>
- Replace with a new gasket, and attach the filler plug.
Tightening torque:
50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)