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Transmission Case: Assembly

  1. Press-fit a new ball bearing using ST1, ST2 and a press.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: INSTALLER (398177700)

    ST2: INSTALLER (20099AE020)

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  2. Press-fit a new roller bearing using ST1, ST2 and a press.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: INSTALLER (20099AE020)

    ST2: PRESS SNAP RING (499755602)

    G13622240Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install a new snap ring.
    G13622236Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the spacer.
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  5. Using the ST and a press, press-fit a new roller bearing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the transmission case to be tilted.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: INSTALLER (20099AE020)

    G13622243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install a new snap ring.
    G13622233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install a new O-ring.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    G13622232Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the lubrication pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

    G13622231Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the plugs with new O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Replace the filler plug gasket with a new part after adding CVTF.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

    T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    T3: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Transmission Case Oil Plugs With Torque Specification
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    (A) Filler plug (for overhaul)