2012 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Converter Case: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove the air breather hose. Refer to , REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
  3. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
  4. Remove the transmission harness. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Harness.
  5. Remove the secondary pressure sensor. Refer to , REMOVAL , Secondary Pressure Sensor.
  6. Remove the primary speed sensor. Refer to , REMOVAL , Primary Speed Sensor.
  7. Remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  8. Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to , REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
  9. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch.
  10. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear.
  11. Remove the intermediate case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Intermediate Case.
  12. Remove the forward clutch assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Forward Clutch Assembly.
  13. Remove the transmission case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Transmission Case.
  14. Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to , REMOVAL , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley.
  15. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  16. Remove the front differential assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly.
  17. Remove the converter case cover. Refer to , REMOVAL , Converter Case Cover.
  18. Remove the front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear. Refer to , REMOVAL , Front Reduction Drive Gear.
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  • • 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.
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