2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

AT Main Case: Installation

  1. Install the low & reverse brake piston.
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to damage the lip seal.
    • Apply ATF to the lip.
      Fig 1: Identifying Low And Reverse Brake Piston
      G05002754Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the return spring.
    Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring
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  3. Install the spring retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Spring Retainer
    G05002751Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the one-way clutch inner race.
  5. Tighten the socket head bolts evenly from the rear side of transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Turning Transmission Case
    G05002750Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Place the front side of transmission body up.
  7. Install the thrust needle bearing.
  8. Place the dish plate, driven plate, drive plate and retaining plate neatly in this order on surface table.
  9. Set the micro gauge to retaining plate, and read its scale.
    NOTE: The value, which is read in the gauge at this time, is zero point.
  10. Scale and record the weight "Z" of a flat board which will be put on retaining plate.
    NOTE:
    • Use a stiff board which does not bend against load as a flat board to be put on retaining plate.
    • Use a flat board weighing less than 8.5 kgf (18.7 lb).
  11. Put the flat board on retaining plate.
    Fig 5: Identifying Flat Board On Retaining Plate
    G05002759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Using the following formula, read the push/pull gauge, and calculate "N".

    N = 83 N (8.5 kgf, 18.7 lb) - Z

    N: Value indicated on push/pull gauge

    83 N (8.5 kgf, 18.7 lb): Load applied to clutch plate

    Z: Flat board weight

  13. Press the center of retaining plate by applying a force of N using push/pull gauge, and then measure and record the height A. Measure at three or more locations spaced by equal distances and take the average value.
    NOTE: If measuring in three locations, measure every 120°.
    If measuring in four locations, measure every 90°.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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