LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2020 >> Ascent Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> CVT Transaxle >> Preparation for Overhaul >> Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Preparation for Overhaul: Procedure

  1. Clean the transmission exterior.
  2. Remove the torque converter assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  3. Set the ST to the transmission.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STAND ASSY (18632AA000)

    G13200116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the transmission case cover.
    NOTE: Perform installation using the following tightening torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

    G13200037Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Place the transmission assembly on end.
  6. When completely overhauling the transmission, refill approx. 10 L (2.6 US qt, 8.8 Imp qt) of CVTF through the transmission right side plug. Finally, install the transmission case cover.
    CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>CVTF .
  7. Using a new gasket, install the plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

G13200118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.