2012 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
    Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Outlet Pipe And CVTF Inlet Pipe
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  2. Remove all plugs from the transmission case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Plugs On Transmission Case
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  3. Remove the lubrication pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Lubrication Pipe Mounting Nut
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  4. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.
    Fig 4: Locating Oil Seal
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  5. Remove the ball bearing from reduction driven gear using ST.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 5: Identifying Ball Bearing With Puller ASSY On Reduction Driven Gear
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  6. Remove the snap ring on primary pulley side.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring On Primary Pulley Side
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  7. Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
    NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 7: Identifying Roller Bearing With Puller ASSY On Primary Pulley Side
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  8. Remove the snap ring on secondary pulley side.
    Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring On Secondary Pulley Side
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  9. Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 9: Identifying Roller Bearing With Puller ASSY On Secondary Pulley Side
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