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Converter Case Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean the mating surface of converter case cover and converter case.
  2. Adjust the shims of front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Drive Gear. > < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Driven Gear. >
  3. Apply CVTF to the selected shims and install on the bearing catch surface of the front reduction driven gear.
  4. Using the ST, install the ball bearing to the converter case cover.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 1: Installing Ball Bearing To Converter Case Cover Using ST
    G09482329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    Fig 2: Locating O-Rings
    G09482325Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply CVTF to the selected shims and install on the bearing catch surface of the front reduction drive gear.
  7. Install the seal ring to converter case cover.
    NOTE:
    • Use new seal rings.
    • When installing the seal rings, do not expand the seal rings too much.
    Fig 3: Locating Seal Ring Of Converter Case Cover
    G09482326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of converter case cover.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Mating Surface Of Converter Case Cover
    G06654759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the converter case cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Converter Case Cover Bolts
    G07913700Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pump Chain. >
  11. Flip over the converter case cover.
  12. Install the oil stopper plate and lubrication pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Oil Stopper Plate And Lubrication Pipe Bolts
    G06654753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  14. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley. >
  15. Install the transmission case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Case. >
  16. Install the forward clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly. >
  17. Install the intermediate case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case. >
  18. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >
  19. Install the center differential carrier. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Differential Carrier. >
  20. Install the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch. >
  21. Install the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  22. Install the extension case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Extension Case. >
  23. Install the transmission harness. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness. >
  24. Install the control valve body and oil pan. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  25. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  26. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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