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Converter Case: Assembly

  1. Install the stud bolt.
    NOTE: After installing, check that the protruding portion (a) is within the standard.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Specification: 

    25.0 - 28.7 mm (0.98 - 1.13 in)

    G13592395Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the plugs and oil guides with new O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Replace the gasket of filler plug (differential gear oil) with a new part after adjusting the differential gear oil.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    T2: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

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

    • For outer hexagonal test plug (transfer clutch pressure)
      Fig 1: Outer Hexagonal Test Plug With Torque Specification (Transfer Clutch Pressure)
      G16342470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • For inner hexagonal test plug (transfer clutch pressure)
    Fig 2: Inner Hexagonal Test Plug With Torque Specification (Transfer Clutch Pressure)
    G16342471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Oil guide
    (B) Filler plug (differential gear oil)
  3. Install the line pressure sensor using a new O-ring. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>LINE PRESSURE SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  4. Attach the drain plug (A) using a new gasket, using TORX® bit T70.

    Tightening torque: 

    70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

  5. Temporarily install the overflow plug (B).
NOTE: Replace the gasket of overflow plug with a new part after adjusting the differential gear oil level.
Fig 3: Drain Plug With Torque Specification
G13936382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.