Control Valve Strainer: Installation

Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
Attach the control valve strainer to the control valve body.
NOTE: Use a new control valve strainer.
1. Apply ATF to the entire perimeter of the O-ring on the control valve strainer.
  CAUTION: When applying ATF, avoid adhesion of dust and foreign matter on the O-ring.
2. Install the control valve strainer to the control valve body from the O-ring side.
  CAUTION: If the control valve strainer is pushed in at an angle, the O-ring may be damaged. Be sure to push in the control valve strainer straight to install.
3. Tighten the three bolts.
  Tightening torque:
  
  4.6 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Control Valve Strainer Tightening Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Magnet Installing Position On Oil Pan
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Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fill the three holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Bolt Holes
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Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fill ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
Bleed the air of control valve. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
Check the ATF level. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >