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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (H6DO))REDUCTION DRIVEN GEARINSTALLATION

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Reduction Driven Gear: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation

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Install the straight pin to reduction driven gear assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Reduction Driven Gear Assembly Straight Pin
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Fit the straight pin portion to the recess portion of transmission case and install the reduction driven gear and install the snap ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Reduction Driven Gear Assembly
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Select the snap ring. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Reduction Driven Gear. >
Replace with the selected snap ring.
NOTE: If the clearance measured in step 3) is within standard, the snap ring replacement is not necessary.
Install the forward clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Forward Clutch Assembly. >
Install the intermediate case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intermediate Case. >
Install the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >
Install the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Clutch. >
Install the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Drive Shaft. >
Install the extension case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Extension Case. >
Install the transmission to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >

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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.