Control Valve Body: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation
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  1. Clean the mating surface of valve cover and transmission side.
    CAUTION: When cleaning the mating surface of the transmission side, be careful not to allow any dust, foreign matter and used liquid gasket to enter the transmission.
  2. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  3. Install the O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
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