2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  2. Temporarily attach the control valve body to the transmission.
  3. Install the oil cooler pipe.

    Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

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

    Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body With Mounting Bolts
    G06337220Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the control valve connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Connector
    G05956018Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Identifying Magnet
    G05002546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05002534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fill the 3 holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.
    Fig 6: Locating Liquid Gasket Applying Locations On Bolt Holes
    G05956004Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

  9. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  10. Fill ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  11. Bleed the air of control valve body. Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE .
  12. Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  13. Execute the learning control promotion. Refer to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
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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.