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.
2012 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Turbo Model
- Temporarily tighten the drive plate and reinforcement drive plate.
- Set the ST.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
- Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt in three stages.
- Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
- Additionally tighten the drive plate mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
- While checking the tightening angle with the ST, further tighten the drive plate mounting bolts.
Tightening angle:
30°±5°
ST 18854AA000 ANGLE GAUGE
- Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt.
- Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. 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.