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Transmission Case: Assembly

  1. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 18657AA000 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Identifying 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 Ball Bearing With Installer And Press Snap Ring On Reduction Gear Side
    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 Roller Bearing With Installer And Press Snap Ring On Primary Pulley Side
    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 Roller Bearing With Installer And Press Snap Ring On Secondary Pulley Side
    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 Plug Position On Transmission
    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 Mounting Bolt
    G06654631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying CVTF Outlet Pipe And CVTF Inlet Pipe
    G07913591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.