Except For Outback Model

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe And Center Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Remove the center exhaust cover.
Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
Remove the mounting bolt of rear crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Mounting Bolts Of Rear Crossmember
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Lower the rear side of transmission until the transfer clutch pressure test plug can be removed.
Using the ST, remove the transfer clutch pressure test plug.
ST 18270AA040 SOCKET

Fig 3: Removing Transfer Clutch Pressure Test Plug Using Socket (18270AA040)
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Set the ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 to the transmission.
NOTE:
- Use ST1 ADAPTER HOSE B with genuine union screw (Part No. 801914010) and gasket (Part No. 803914060) attached.
- Use ST3 PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER with genuine O-ring (Part No. 806911080) attached.
ST1 34099AC020 ADAPTER HOSE B

ST2 34099AC010 ADAPTER HOSE A

ST3 18681AA000 PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER

ST4 498575400 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ASSY

Fig 4: Setting Special Tools To Transmission
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Fig 5: Oil Pressure Gauge Assy (498575400), Pressure Gauge Adapter (18681AA000) And O-Ring (Genuine Part)
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Raise the transmission, and install the rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector and read the current data.

Check the transfer clutch pressure as in secondary pressure (line pressure) test. <Ref. to SECONDARY PRESSURE (LINE PRESSURE) TEST .>

NOTE:

Use Subaru Select Monitor for switching to FWD mode. <Ref. to AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING MODE .>
If no oil pressure is produced, if it does not change in AWD mode or if oil pressure is produced in FWD mode, there may be a problem in the control valve body.

Range position	ON Duty ratio (%)	Accelerator pedal opening angle (%)	Standard transfer clutch pressure kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
Range position	ON Duty ratio (%)	Accelerator pedal opening angle (%)	AWD mode	FWD mode
D	95 - 100	Fully opened (100)	1, 000 - 1, 200 (10.2 - 12.2, 145 - 174)	-
	60	Adjust ON Duty ratio to 60%.	400 - 700 (4.1 - 7.1, 58 - 102)	-
	0	Fully closed (0)	-	0 (0, 0)
N or P	0	Fully closed (0)	0	-

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
Remove the mounting bolt of rear crossmember.

Fig 6: Locating Mounting Bolts Of Rear Crossmember
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Lower the rear side of transmission until the ST can be removed.
Install the test plug using ST1 and ST2.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
- Tighten the test plug while directly aligning ST2 and torque wrench.
ST1 18270AA040 SOCKET

ST2 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

T = L/(100 mm (3.94 in) + L) x 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

T: Tightening torque

L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE: If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.

Fig 7: Effective Length Of Torque Wrench, Special Tool Condenser And Center Of Drive Angle Of Torque Wrench
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Fig 8: Installing Test Plug Using Socket (18270AA040) And Special Tool Condenser (73099SG000)
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Raise the transmission, and install the rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle.