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Transmission Case: Installation

  1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.
  2. Install the control device system. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Control Device.
  3. Install the O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Case Mounting Bolts (View 2 Of 2)
      G06654624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 2: Identifying Lubrication Pipe And Support Rod Position
      G06654626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Make sure the lubrication pipe and support rod are in vertical position.
  5. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Identifying Mating Surface Of Transmission Case With Liquid Gasket
    G06654627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the transmission case.
    CAUTION: If the transmission case gets in contact with the lubrication pipe and support rod, do not install the transmission case forcibly.
    NOTE:
    • Install while checking the lubrication pipe and support rod is being inserted properly into transmission case.
    • If installing the transmission is difficult, check if the lubrication pipe and support rod are bent.
    • The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the O-ring to CVTF pipe.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  8. The smaller opening of CVTF pipe should be inserted to transmission.
    NOTE: After installing, make sure the CVTF pipe does not stick out of transmission case.
    Fig 4: Inserting CVTF Pipe Into Transmission
    G06654628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the reduction driven gear. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Reduction Driven Gear.
  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 , Transfer Clutch.
  15. Install the extension case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Extension Case.
  16. Install the inhibitor switch. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Inhibitor Switch.
  17. Install the secondary speed sensor. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Secondary Speed Sensor.
  18. Install the transmission harness. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness.
  19. Install the control valve body and oil pan. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.
  20. Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
  21. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Correct Position Of CVTF Pipe
    G06654629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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