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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Section 7 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (H6DO)): CVTF: Replacement

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Be careful not to spill the CVTF on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing fires. If CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
  • Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the CVTF drain plug.
    Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Drain Plug
    G10313497Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check the CVTF condition. < Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , CVTF. >
  3. Install the CVTF drain plug and gasket.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Remove the filler plug.
    Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug
    G10313498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Add the specified fluid up to the filler plug hole lower section.

    Specified fluid: 

    < Ref. to  HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION  , SPECIFICATION, General Description. > 

  6. Temporarily tighten the filler plug.
  7. Idle the engine to raise CVTF temperature to 35 - 45°C (95 - 113°F) on Subaru Select Monitor.
  8. Operate the select lever in P → R → N → D and D → N → R → P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
    CAUTION: Pay special attention to the following operations as the engine is at idle.
  9. Place the select lever in "P" range. Then lift up the vehicle with the engine at idle to adjust the CVTF level and check for leakage. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , CVTF. >
  10. Replace with a new gasket, and attach the filler plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Filler Plug
    G10313499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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