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Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Installation

  1. Clean the mating surface of drive pinion retainer and converter case.
  2. Adjust the backlash and tooth contact between drive pinion shaft assembly and the front differential side gear. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  3. Install the O-ring for oil pump to drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
      Fig 1: Locating O-Ring (View 2 Of 2)
      G06654674Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the oil pump.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Mounting Bolts
    G06654673Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE: Be careful not to block the arrowed hole when applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Locating Mating Surface Of Drive Pinion Retainer With Liquid Gasket
    G06654677Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
      Fig 4: Locating O-Ring On Lubrication Pipe
      G06654678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the drive pinion retainer and lubrication pipe to converter case and tighten the bolt using the ST.

    ST 18270KA020 SOCKET (E20)

    NOTE: Do not confuse the three different-length bolts when installing.

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Drive Pinion Retainer Different-Length Bolts
    G06654679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
  9. Install the transmission case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Case.
  10. Install the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  11. Install the intermediate case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case.
  12. Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  13. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch.
  14. Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft.
  15. Install the extension case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Extension Case.
  16. Install the transmission harness. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness.
  17. Install the oil pan and control valve body. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.
  18. Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
  19. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
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