2013 Subaru TribecaFACTORY 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 To Transmission Mounting Bolts
    G08545077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the control valve connector and front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector And Control Valve Connector
    G08545078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan 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 Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    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 battery ground terminal.
  9. Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  10. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  11. Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  12. Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , 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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