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Transmission Case: Assembly

  1. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 18657AA000 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Locating Oil Seal
    G06654632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using ST1 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 2: Identifying ST1 398177700 Installer And ST2 499755602 Press Snap Ring
    G06654639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using ST1 and ST2, install the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Make adjustment so that PRESS gets in contact with the center of ST2.

    ST1 398177700 INSTALLER

    ST2 20299AG010 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 3: Identifying ST1 398177700 Installer And ST2 20299AG010 Press Snap Ring
    G06654640Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the snap ring on primary pulley side.
    NOTE: Use new snap rings.
    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring On Primary Pulley Side
    G06654634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using ST1 and ST2, install the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new roller bearing.
    • Make adjustment so that PRESS gets in contact with the center of ST2.

    ST1 398177700 INSTALLER

    ST2 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 5: Identifying ST1 398177700 Installer And ST2 499755602 Press Snap Ring
    G06654642Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the snap ring on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE: Use new snap rings.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring On Secondary Pulley Side
    G06654636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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 7: Identifying Plugs
    G06654644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the lubrication pipe and O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Locating Lubrication Pipe
    G06654631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.