2008 Subaru Forester XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Information: Specifications: Transmission

TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS

Model 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Clutch type DSPD TCC DSPD TCC
Gear ratio 1st 3.454 2.785 3.454 2.785
2nd 2.062 1.545 1.947 1.545
3rd 1.448 1.000 1.366 1.000
4th 1.088 0.694 0.972 0.694
5th 0.780 - 0.738 -
Rev. 3.333 2.272 3.333 2.272
Reduction gear (Front) First deceleration Type - Helical - Helical
Gear ratio - 1.000 - 1.000
Final deceleration Type Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.444 4.111
Reduction gear (Rear) Transfer reduction Type Helical - Helical -
Gear ratio 1.000 - 1.000 -
Final deceleration Type Hypoid
Gear ratio 4.111 4.444 4.111
5MT: 5-forward speeds with synchromesh and 1-reverse
4AT: Electronically controlled fully-automatic, 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm
TCC: Torque Converter Clutch
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