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Transmission Case: Installation

  1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.
  2. Select the reduction gear shim. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
  3. Remove the transmission case, and install the selected reduction gear shim to the reduction drive gear.
  4. Install the O-rings to the reverse clutch housing and drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
      Fig 1: Locating O-Rings
      G08317958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the seal ring to the transmission case.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new seal ring.
    • Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Seal Rings
      G08551000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cover the secondary pulley with the oil baffle, and temporarily install it with bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Baffle Mounting Bolts
    G08317962Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Mating Surface Of Transmission Case
    G08317963Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission case.
    NOTE: The total number of transmission case mounting bolts is 15.

    Tightening torque: 

    22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the oil baffle securing bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Baffle Mounting Bolt
    G08317955Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the transmission control device. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the parking pawl. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the transfer driven gear assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the extension case. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the inhibitor switch. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the secondary speed sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the primary speed sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the turbine speed sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the transmission harness. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the control valve body. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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