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Transmission Case: Assembly

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  1. Install the CVTF filter.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new CVTF filter.
    • Apply CVTF to the CVTF filter.
    • Make sure that the CVTF filter does not protrude from the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Locating CVTF Filter Of Transmission Case
    G10268172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 18657AA000 INSTALLER

    Fig 2: Locating Oil Seal
    G06654632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using ST 1 and ST2, install the ball bearing on the reduction gear side.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST1 398177700 INSTALLER

    ST2 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 3: Installing Ball Bearing On Reduction Gear Side Using ST1 And ST2
    G06654639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using ST1 and ST2, install the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Make adjustment so that the press gets in contact with the center of ST2.

    ST1 398177700 INSTALLER

    ST2 20299AG010 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 4: Installing Roller Bearing On Primary Pulley Side Using ST1 And ST2
    G06654640Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the snap ring on primary pulley side.
    NOTE: Use new snap rings.
    Fig 5: Identifying Snap Ring Of Primary Pulley Side
    G06654634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using ST1 and ST2, install the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Make adjustment so that the press gets in contact with the center of ST2.

    ST1 398177700 INSTALLER

    ST2 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 6: Installing Roller Bearing On Secondary Pulley Side Using ST1 And ST2
    G06654642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the snap ring on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE: Use new snap rings.
    Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring Of Secondary Pulley Side
    G06654636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install all plugs.
    NOTE: Use new gaskets and O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    T3: 35 N.m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Plugs And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G06654644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the lubrication pipe and O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Lubrication Pipe Bolt
    G06654631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Identifying CVTF Inlet And Outlet Pipe Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10268344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.