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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)CONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans
Control Valve Body: Removal
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Removal
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- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Clean the transmission exterior.
- Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.CAUTION: Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
- Tighten the ATF drain plug.NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:Β
20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)Β
- Remove the oil pan.CAUTION: Be sure to prevent the entering of dust and other foreign matters into oil pan.
- Remove the magnet.
- Clean the magnet.
- Completely remove the remaining liquid gasket on the transmission case and oil pan.
- Disconnect the control valve connector and front vehicle speed sensor connector.
- Remove the control valve body.NOTE: The control valve body is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.