2012 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reverse Brake Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the snap ring.
  2. Remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Dish Plate
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  3. Set the ST1, ST2 and ST3 to intermediate case.

    ST1 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

    ST2 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

    ST3 18765AA000 COMPRESSOR SUPPORT

    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Special Tool, Compressor Shaft And Compressor Support With Intermediate Case
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  4. Compress the return spring using the set ST to remove the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Return Spring With ST
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  5. Using the ST, remove the snap ring and spring retainer.
    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring And Spring Retainer
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  6. Remove the return spring.
    Fig 5: Identifying Return Spring
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  7. Remove the reverse brake piston by blowing compressed air intermittently from intermediate case hole.
    Fig 6: Locating Intermediate Case Hole
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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