2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Installation

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  1. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  2. Temporarily attach the control valve body to the transmission.
  3. Install the oil cooler pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipe
    G05002548Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the bolts equally.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Ground Bolts With Tightening Torque
    G08563966Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the control valve connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Connector
    G05956018Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Installing Position On Oil Pan
    G05002546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Fig 5: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05002534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fill the three holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Bolt Holes
    G08563951Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  12. Fill ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  13. Bleed the air of control valve. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  14. Check the ATF level. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  15. Perform the diagnosis again. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >
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  • • 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.