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Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley: Installation

  1. Select shims for primary pulley. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley>ADJUSTMENT .
  2. Install two new seal rings to drive pinion retainer.
    CAUTION:
    • Before installing seal rings, apply sufficient amount of CVTF to avoid damage and deformation.
    • Use SUBARU genuine CVTF.
    • When installing the seal rings, do not expand the seal rings too much.
  3. Install the selected primary pulley shim to the primary pulley bearing catch surface.
  4. Install two new seal rings to the primary pulley.
    CAUTION:
    • Before installing seal rings, apply sufficient amount of CVTF to avoid damage and deformation.
    • Use SUBARU genuine CVTF.
    • When installing the seal rings, do not expand the seal rings too much.
  5. Set the primary pulley and adjust the position of bolt holes of bearing retainer and converter case.
  6. Tighten the primary pulley mounting bolt using a new seal washer.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

  7. Set the ST and expand the V groove of the secondary pulley.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: EXPANDER PULLEY (18769AA020)

    G13200259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Place the variator chain on the primary pulley groove and attach the secondary pulley and variator chain together to the drive pinion retainer.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain.
    1. Place the variator chain on primary pulley.
    2. Intersect the V groove of primary pulley and the V groove of secondary pulley and set the secondary pulley while placing the variator chain on secondary pulley.
      G13200255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. While aligning the bolt hole of secondary bearing retainer and the bolt hole of driving pinion retainer, install the secondary pulley to drive pinion retainer.
  9. Tighten the secondary pulley mounting bolts.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    G09482219Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the chain guide.
    NOTE: Install it with two claws facing outward and with two claws facing inward.
    G09482218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Engage the cutout portions of support rod and drive pinion retainer and install the support rod.
    G09482231Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install a new O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply sufficient amount of CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Use SUBARU genuine CVTF.
    • Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings and other such parts.
  13. Align the cutout portions of lubrication pipe with the cutout portions of drive pinion retainer, and install the lubrication pipe.
    G09482232Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the chain guide so that the lubrication pipe and support rod run through between the protrusions of each chain guide. Then remove the ST (EXPANDER PULLEY).
    G09482233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install a new O-ring to the application pressure pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply sufficient amount of CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Use SUBARU genuine CVTF.
    • Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings and other such parts.
  16. Install the application pressure pipe.
    G09482234Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the transmission case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Case>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the forward clutch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Forward Clutch>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the intermediate case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Intermediate Case>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the transfer reduction driven gear. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Reduction Driven Gear>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the transfer clutch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Clutch>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the rear drive shaft. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Rear Drive Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the extension case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Extension Case>INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Harness>INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the control valve body and oil pan. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Control Valve Body>INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the air breather hose. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Air Breather Hose>INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .
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