Line Pressure Test: Inspection

WARNING: During the line pressure test, confirm safety in the vicinity and make sure no person is around the vehicle.

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

Check the engine oil level. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>ENGINE OIL>INSPECTION .
Check the engine coolant level. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>INSPECTION .
Remove the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
Remove the crossmember support rear LH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
Remove the test plug (line pressure), and install the ST.
CAUTION:
- Because the CVTF will flow out, install the ST quickly.
- Be careful when setting the tool so that the ST does not touch the exhaust pipe.
- Prepare the container for draining of CVTF.
NOTE:
- Use the ST with genuine O-ring (part No. 806908150) attached.
Preparation tool:

ST: OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ASSY (18801AA000)

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Set the gauge so that it can be seen from the driver's seat.
Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
Display [ATF Temperature].
Turn off all systems causing an electrical load, such as headlights, A/C, seat heater and rear defogger.
Start the engine.
Turn OFF the pre-collision brake function.
Turn the VDC function OFF.
Check the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
Warm up until [ATF Temperature] reaches to 60 - 80°C (140 - 176°F).
Install the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Lift up the vehicle until the tire bottom is 0.3 m (0.98 ft) or more above the ground.
- Make sure that safety is secured where the tiers rotate.
Release the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to "D range".
Release the brake pedal, and rotate the tires.
NOTE: Rotate the tires until the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 2 km/h (2 MPH).
Depress the brake pedal to stop the tire rotation.
Shift the select lever to "P range".
Apply the parking brake.
Place wheel chocks at the front and rear of all wheels.
Record the line pressure with the engine idling.
Specification:

0.5 - 1.5 MPa (5.1 - 15.3 kgf/cm² , 72 - 218 psi)
Shift the select lever to "D range".
Depress the accelerator pedal to the full while fully depressing the brake pedal with your left foot.
CAUTION: Do not perform this procedure for 5 seconds or more at a time.
When the engine speed stabilizes, quickly record the line pressure and release the accelerator pedal.
Specification:

4.5 - 6.0 MPa (45.9 - 61.2 kgf/cm² , 652 - 870 psi)
Shift the select lever to "N range", and idle the engine for one minute or more.
Shift the select lever to "R range" and perform the line pressure test in the same manner.
Specification:

4.5 - 6.0 MPa (45.9 - 61.2 kgf/cm² , 652 - 870 psi)
Remove the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
Remove the ST (OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ASSY), and then install the test plug (line pressure) using a new O-ring.
CAUTION:
- Because the CVTF will flow out, install the test plug (line pressure) quickly.
- Prepare the container for draining of CVTF.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.

Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
Check the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
Install the crossmember support rear LH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .