2012 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Clean the transmission exterior.
  5. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    CAUTION: Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  6. Tighten the ATF drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  7. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be sure to prevent the entering of dust and other foreign matters into oil pan.
  8. Remove the magnet.
    Fig 1: Identifying Magnet
    G05022262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Clean the magnet.
  10. Completely remove the remaining liquid gasket on the transmission case and oil pan.
  11. Disconnect the control valve connector and front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Connector And Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G07914784Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the control valve body.
    NOTE: The control valve body is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.
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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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