Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve Body: Assembly
- Install a new seal ring to piston.
- Apply ATF to the seal ring.
- Insert the piston fully into upper valve body.
- Install the spring and four steel balls to specified positions of upper valve body.
- Align the hole in side plate with the hole in separator plate, and then install support plate and upper separator plate to middle valve body.
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
- Insert six steel balls in their proper positions to middle valve body.
- Install three filters to lower valve body.NOTE: Pay attention to the location of filters.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.