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Converter Case Cover: Installation

  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 , ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Drive Gear. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Driven Gear.
  3. Install the O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
      Fig 1: Locating O-ring On Converter Case
      G06654755Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply CVTF to the selected shims and install each to the catch surface of bearing.
  5. Install the seal ring to converter case cover.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new seal ring.
    • When installing the seal ring, do not expand the seal ring too much.
      Fig 2: Locating Seal Ring On Converter Case Cover
      G06654756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of converter case cover.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Identifying Mating Surface Of Converter Case Cover With Liquid Gasket
    G06654759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the converter case cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Converter Case Cover Mounting Bolt
    G07913700Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Oil Pump Chain.
  9. Flip over the converter case cover.
  10. Install the oil stopper plate and lubrication pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Stopper Plate Mounting Bolt
    G06654753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  12. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
  13. Install the transmission case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Case.
  14. Install the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  15. Install the intermediate case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case.
  16. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  17. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch.
  18. Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft.
  19. Install the extension case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Extension Case.
  20. Install the transmission harness. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness.
  21. Install the control valve body and oil pan. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.
  22. Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
  23. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
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