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.
2011 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Converter Case Cover: Installation
- Clean the mating surface of converter case cover and converter case.
- Adjust the shims of front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Drive Gear. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Reduction Driven Gear.
- Install the O-ring.
- Apply CVTF to the selected shims and install each to the catch surface of bearing.
- Install the seal ring to converter case cover.
- Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of converter case cover.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent
- Install the converter case cover.
Tightening torque:
24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)
- Install the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Oil Pump Chain.
- Flip over the converter case cover.
- Install the oil stopper plate and lubrication pipe.
Tightening torque:
9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
- Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
- Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
- Install the transmission case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Case.
- Install the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly.
- Install the intermediate case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case.
- Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
- Install the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch.
- Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft.
- Install the extension case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Extension Case.
- Install the transmission harness. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Transmission Harness.
- Install the control valve body and oil pan. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.
- Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
- Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
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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.
