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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT)CONTROL VALVE BODYINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Control Valve Body: Installation

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation

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.
Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
Install the O-ring.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission O-Rings
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Install the control valve body.
1. Install the control valve body to the transmission.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not damage the O-ring.
  - Perform installation so that the O-ring is not displaced.
2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A: silver).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts (Silver)
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3. Attach the bolt (B).
  Tightening torque:
  
  9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
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4. Tighten the bolt (A: silver).
  Tightening torque:
  
  9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts (Silver)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the O-ring to the transmission harness.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transmission Harness O-Ring
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Install the transmission harness to the valve cover.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Harness Mounting Bolt
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Install the gasket to the transmission.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Apply liquid gasket to the oval hole of gasket.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent

Fig 7: Locating Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Oval Hole Of Gasket
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Connect the transmission harness connector to the control valve body, and install the valve cover.
CAUTION: Be careful not to catch the sheet of the ST.

Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Valve Cover And Gasket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the ST (SHEET SPECIAL TOOL).
Install the throttle body. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the transmission harness connector to the harness stay.
Install the transmission harness stay and transmission ground terminal.
NOTE: Install the transmission ground terminal in the direction within the range of approx. 30° (A).

Tightening torque:

T1: 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

T2: 14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Ground Terminal Installation Angle
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Install the transmission case cover.
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the transmission hanger and transmission radio ground cord.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Identifying Air Breather Hose, Transmission Hanger And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
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Attach the air breather hose to the transmission hanger.
Connect the following harness connectors.
- Transmission harness connectors
- Inhibitor harness connector
- Transmission radio ground terminal
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors, Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Inhibitor Harness Connector
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Install the air intake boot assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Adjust the amount of CVTF. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
Refer to PROCEDURE .