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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (H6DO))FRONT REDUCTION DRIVE GEARASSEMBLY
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Front Reduction Drive Gear: Assembly

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Assembly
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  1. Using the ST, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 18651AA000 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Installing Front Reduction Drive Gear Ball Bearing Using Remover (ST 18651AA000)
    G06654772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using ST1 and ST2, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST1 499757002 INSTALLER

    ST2 398177700 INSTALLER

    Fig 2: Installing Ball Bearing To Front Reduction Drive Gear Using Installer (ST2 398177700)
    G06654773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the seal rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new seal rings.
    • When installing the seal rings, do not expand the seal rings too much.
    • Install the O-ring when installing the torque converter assembly.
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