2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  2. Temporarily install the control valve body and ground cable to the transmission, then install the oil cooler pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipe
    G05002548Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the bolts equally.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body
    G05668324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the control valve connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Connector
    G05002547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Identifying Magnet
    G05002546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 5: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05002534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fill the 3 holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 6: Locating Bolt Holes In Transmission Case
    G05002555Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) 

  9. Fill ATF from the oil charger pipe.

    Recommended fluid: 

    SUBARU ATF HP 

    Substitute fluid: 

    Idemitsu "ATF HP", Castrol "Transmax J", Pennzoll-Quaker State "Pennzoil ATF-J" 

    Capacity: 

    Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained. 

  10. Bleed the air of control valve body. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE . >
  11. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  12. Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
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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.

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