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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. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>FRONT REDUCTION DRIVE GEAR>ADJUSTMENT . Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>FRONT REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>ADJUSTMENT .
  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
    G13250513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the 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.
    G13250515Courtesy 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

    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)

    G13250507Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>OIL PUMP CHAIN>INSTALLATION .
  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)

    G06654753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PRIMARY PULLEY AND SECONDARY PULLEY>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the transmission case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the forward clutch assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the intermediate case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INTERMEDIATE CASE>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSFER REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the center differential carrier. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSFER CLUTCH>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>REAR DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the extension case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>EXTENSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the transmission harness. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION HARNESS>INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the control valve body and oil pan. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CONTROL VALVE BODY>INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the air breather hose. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AIR BREATHER HOSE>INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
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