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Control Valve Body: Installation

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  1. Set the range select lever in "N" range.
  2. Install the control valve, ATF temperature sensor and ground connectors.
    1. Tightening torque:  8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
      Fig 1: Installing Control Valve
      G02875794Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect all connectors.
    Fig 2: Connecting All Connectors
    G02875795Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach the magnet at specified position.
    Fig 3: Attaching Magnet At Specified Position
    G02875796Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
    1. Liquid gasket:  THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket To Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G02875797Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply liquid gasket fully to three holes other than screw holes on transmission case.
    1. Liquid gasket:  THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
    Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket To Holes
    G02875798Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the oil pan.
    1. Tightening torque:  5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
  8. Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.

    Recommended fluid: 

    1. Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid

    Fluid capacity: 

    1. Fill the same amount of fluid drained from drain plug hole.
  9. Check the level of ATF.

    < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .>