2012 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  2. Install the control valve body to transmission by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    G07914786Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the control valve connector and front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Connector And Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G07914787Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 3: Identifying Magnet
    G05022262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pan.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Liquid Gasket Applying Area
    G05022243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  9. Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe. Refer to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  10. Check the ATF level. Refer to , INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  11. Perform Clear Memories 2 operation. Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE .
  12. Perform learning operation. Refer to LEARNING CONTROL .
  13. Perform the inspection at the end of repair work, and make sure there is no faulty as below;
    • Excessive shift shock
    • Oil leakage from the transmission body, etc.
    • Occurrence of noise caused by interference etc.
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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.

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