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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (H6DO))INTERMEDIATE CASEREMOVAL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Intermediate Case: Removal
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
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- Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
- Remove the extension case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case. >
- Remove the parking pawl. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Pawl. >
- Remove the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft. >
- Remove the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Clutch. >
- Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >
- Remove the intermediate case.NOTE:
- The total number of intermediate case mounting bolts is 14.
- Inside the transmission is a single bolt (arrowed).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.