2001 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Precaution

The control valve is composed of parts which are accurately machined to a high degree and should be handled carefully during disassembly and assembly. As these parts are similar in shape, they should be arranged in neat order on a table after disassembly so that they can be easily installed to their original positions. Spring loaded parts should be also handled carefully, as springs may jump out of place when the parts are disassembled or removed. Extreme care should be taken so as not to drop valves on the floor. Before assembling, the parts and valves should be dipped in a container filled with the ATF. Make sure that the valves are clean and free from any foreign material before assembly. Torque specifications should also be observed.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Components
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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