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Oil Pump Chain: Installation

  1. Install a new oil seal using ST.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: HOUSING BUSHING INSTALLER AND REMOVER (927720000)

    G13226038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the drive sprocket.
  3. Install the snap ring.
    NOTE: Install the snap ring so that its cutout portion is fitted into the snap ring groove of the oil pump chain cover and within the fitting area (A).
    G13592386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place the oil pump chain on drive sprocket.
  5. Place the oil pump chain on driven sprocket and install the driven sprocket to oil pump chain cover.
  6. Install a new seal ring.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
  7. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pump chain cover as shown in the figure, and temporarily install the oil pump chain cover.
    CAUTION: Do not apply liquid gasket at the arrowed hole.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the oil pump chain cover and converter case.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

    G13226040Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the oil pump chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  9. Install the torque converter. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Torque Converter>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .