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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT)DRIVE PLATEINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Drive Plate: Installation

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation

Temporarily install the drive plate and reinforcement drive plate.
NOTE: Align the knock pin hole of the crankshaft position sensor plate to the knock pin of the crankshaft to secure the knock pin.
Set the ST.
ST 498497300 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER

Fig 1: Installing Drive Plate Using Crankshaft Stopper
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt in two stages.
1. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt.
  Tightening torque:
  
  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
2. While checking the tightening angle with the ST, tighten the drive plate mounting bolts to the specified angle.
  Tightening angle:
  
  30° - 35°
  
  ST 18854AA000 ANGLE GAUGE
  
  Fig 2: Checking Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Tightening Angle Using Angle Gauge
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .

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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.