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

Front Reduction Driven Gear: Adjustment

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Adjustment
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  1. If the ball bearing is attached, remove the bearing and shims. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case Cover. >
  2. Using the ST, measure height "A" from the ST upper face to the mating surface of the case.

    ST 398643600 GAUGE

    Fig 1: Measuring Height From Gauge (ST 398643600) Upper Face To Case
    G06654791Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure depth "B" from the converter case cover upper face to the bearing catch surface.
    Fig 2: Measuring Depth B From Converter Case Cover Upper Face To Bearing Catch Surface
    G06654792Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the ball bearing to the reduction driven gear.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.
  5. Measure depth "C" from the ST upper face to the bearing end face using the ST.

    ST 398643600 GAUGE

    Fig 3: Measuring Depth C From Gauge (ST 398643600) Upper Face To Bearing End Face
    G06654793Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Calculate clearance "T" using the following formula.

    Formula: T mm = (C - 15) - ((A - 15) - B)

    [T in = (C - 0.591) - ((A - 0.591) - B)]

    T: Clearance

    A: Height from the ST upper face to the converter case mating surface

    B: Depth from the converter case cover upper face to the bearing catch surface

    C: Depth from the ST upper face to the bearing end face

    15 mm (0.591 in): Thickness of ST

    Clearance "T" mm (in) Thickness of shim mm (in)
    0.470 - 0.569 (0.019 - 0.021) 0.4 (0.016)
    0.570 - 0.669 (0.022 - 0.025) 0.5 (0.020)
    0.670 - 0.769 (0.026 - 0.029) 0.6 (0.024)
    0.770 - 0.869 (0.030 - 0.033) 0.7 (0.028)
    0.870 - 0.980 (0.034 - 0.039) 0.8 (0.031)
  7. Select one to two shims so that the total thickness meets the value obtained from above.
    Part No. Thickness of shim mm (in)
    31288AA130 0.2 (0.008)
    31288AA140 0.3 (0.012)
    31288AA150 0.5 (0.020)
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