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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)AT MAIN CASEINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

AT Main Case: Installation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Installation

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Apply ATF to the new seal ring.
Install the thrust bearing and new seal ring to the drum support.

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Bearing And Seal Ring
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Install the reverse brake piston.
NOTE: Apply ATF onto the piston sliding surface.

ST1 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

ST2 18765AA000 COMPRESSOR SUPPORT

ST3 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT
Install the return spring.

Fig 2: Installing Return Spring
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Install the spring retainer and snap ring.
ST1 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

ST2 18765AA000 COMPRESSOR SUPPORT

ST3 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

Fig 3: Installing Spring Retainer And Snap Ring
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Install the dish plate.
NOTE: When installing, make sure that the identification mark is facing the rear side of transmission.
Install the drive plate and driven plate.
NOTE: When the reverse brake is disassembled, use a new drive plate and driven plate set.
Install the leaf spring.

Fig 4: Installing Leaf Spring
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Install the retaining plate.
Install the snap ring of the reverse brake.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Plate
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Apply compressed air intermittently to check for operation.

Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air
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Check the piston stroke.

Check the amount of drive plate compression "A" described in the wave clutch set of repair parts.

Fig 7: Identifying Amount Of Drive Plate Compression
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Measure the clearance "B" between the retaining plate and snap ring using a thickness gauge.
NOTE:
- Set shims of the same thickness on both sides so that the retaining plate will not tilt.
- Do not push the shim down with force to a point where the waves on the drive plate will become crushed.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Select and install a retaining plate so that the value calculated from the dimensions A and B is within the standard.

T = A + B

T: Piston stroke

A: Amount of drive plate compression

B: Clearance between retaining plate and snap ring

Initial standard:

2.0 - 2.4 mm (0.08 - 0.09 in)

Retaining plate
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
31567AB100	4.2 (0.165)
31567AB170	4.4 (0.173)
31567AB180	4.6 (0.181)
31567AB190	4.8 (0.189)
31567AB200	5.0 (0.197)

Install the direct clutch assembly.

Fig 9: Installing Direct Clutch Assembly
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Install the high & low reverse clutch assembly.

Fig 10: Installing High & Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Install the thrust needle bearing of the high & low reverse clutch.

Fig 11: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing Of High & Low Reverse Clutch
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Install the middle & rear sun gear assembly.

Fig 12: Installing Middle & Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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Install the rear carrier assembly.

Fig 13: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install the middle carrier assembly.

Fig 14: Installing Middle Carrier Assembly
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Install the thrust needle bearing of middle carrier assembly.

Fig 15: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing Of Middle Carrier Assembly
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Measure the total end play, and select the bearing. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
Install the input clutch pack assembly to oil pump cover.

Fig 16: Identifying Input Clutch Pack Assembly And Front Sun Gear Assembly
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Turn the transmission sideways.
Install the oil pump cover.
1. Apply ATF to the O-ring of input clutch shaft.
2. Install the oil pump cover to AT main case while supporting the input clutch shaft and oil pump housing with your hand.
  NOTE: Use a new gasket.