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Transmission Case: Installation

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  1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.
  2. Install the control device system. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Control Device. >
  3. Install the O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    Fig 1: Locating O-Ring Of Lubrication Pipe
    G06654624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Make sure the lubrication pipe and support rod are in vertical position.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lubrication Pipe And Support Rod
    G06654626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Mating Surface Of Transmission Case
    G06654627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the transmission case.
    CAUTION: If the transmission case gets in contact with the lubrication pipe and support rod, do not install the transmission case forcibly.
    NOTE:
    • Install while checking the lubrication pipe and support rod is being inserted properly into transmission case.
    • If installing the transmission is difficult, check if the lubrication pipe and support rod are bent.
    • The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the O-ring to CVTF pipe.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  8. The smaller opening of CVTF pipe should be inserted to transmission.
    NOTE: After installing, make sure the CVTF pipe does not stick out of transmission case.
    Fig 4: Inserting CVTF Pipe Into Transmission
    G06654628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Case
    G06654629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the reduction driven gear. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reduction Driven Gear. >
  10. Install the forward clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly. >
  11. Install the intermediate case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case. >
  12. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >
  13. Install the center differential carrier. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Differential Carrier. >
  14. Install the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch. >
  15. Install the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  16. Install the extension case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Extension Case. >
  17. Install the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Inhibitor Switch. >
  18. Install the secondary speed sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Secondary Speed Sensor. >
  19. Install the transmission harness. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness. >
  20. Install the control valve body and oil pan. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  21. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  22. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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