2012 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Oil Pump Chain: Installation

  1. Clean the mating surface of oil pump chain cover and converter case cover.
  2. Using the ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Cover With Press Snap Ring
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  3. Install the drive sprocket and install the snap ring.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Sprocket
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  4. Place the oil pump chain on drive sprocket.
  5. Place the oil pump chain on driven sprocket and install the driven sprocket to oil pump chain cover.
    Fig 3: Installing Driven Sprocket To Oil Pump Chain Cover
    G06654747Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the seal ring to center support COMPL.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new seal ring.
    • Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
      Fig 4: Locating Seal Ring On Center Support COMPL
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  7. Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of oil pump chain cover.
    CAUTION: Do not apply liquid gasket at the arrowed hole.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 5: Locating Hole On Which Liquid Gasket Need Not Apply
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  8. Install the oil pump chain cover.
    NOTE: There are two types of bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
    G06654750Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the torque converter assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly.
  10. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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