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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Transfer Clutch: Assembly

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Assembly
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  1. Using the ST, install the parking gear to transfer reduction drive gear.

    ST 398177700 INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Installing Parking Gear To Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Using Installer (ST 398177700)
    G06654523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the snap ring to transfer reduction drive gear.
    Fig 2: Installing Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Snap Ring
    G06654521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the ST, install the transfer reduction drive gear to transfer reduction drive gear shaft.

    ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

    Fig 3: Installing Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Using Bushing 1-2 Installer (ST 499277100)
    G06654525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using the ST, install the ball bearing.
    NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

    ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

    Fig 4: Installing Ball Bearing Using Bushing 1-2 Installer (ST 499277100)
    G06654526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Attach the transfer clutch piston to the reduction drive gear shaft.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the transfer clutch piston lip.
  6. Install the return spring.
    Fig 5: Installing Transfer Clutch Return Spring
    G06654518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the transfer clutch piston seal.
  8. Using the ST, install the snap ring.

    ST 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

    Fig 6: Installing Transfer Clutch Piston Seal
    G10313713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the pressure plate, driven plate, drive plate and snap ring.
    Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Plate, Driven Plate, Drive Plate And Snap Ring
    G10313714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Before measuring clearance "A", place same thickness shims on both sides to prevent the retaining plate from tilting.
  11. When clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate as a set, and select and adjust the pressure plate within the initial specified value.

    Initial standard: 

    0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Limit thickness: 

    1.6 mm (0.063 in) 

    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Transfer Clutch Plates
    G09482096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Pressure plate
    Part No. Thickness mm (in)
    31593AA151 3.3 (0.130)
    31593AA161 3.7 (0.146)
  12. Check the clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch. >
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