Transmission Case: Disassembly

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
    Fig 1: Locating CVTF Inlet And Outlet Pipe Bolts
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  2. Remove all plugs from the transmission case.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Plugs
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  3. Remove the lubrication pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Lubrication Pipe Bolt
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  4. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Oil Seal
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  5. Remove the ball bearing from reduction driven gear using ST.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 5: Removing Ball Bearing From Reduction Driven Gear Using Puller Assembly (ST 398527700)
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  6. Remove the snap ring on primary pulley side.
    Fig 6: Identifying Primary Pulley Side Snap Ring
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  7. Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
    NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 7: Removing Roller Bearing On Primary Pulley Side Using Puller Assembly (ST 398527700)
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  8. Remove the snap ring on secondary pulley side.
    Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring On Secondary Pulley Side
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  9. Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
    NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 9: Removing Roller Bearing On Secondary Pulley Side Using Puller Assembly (ST 398527700)
    G06654637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CVTF filter by blowing compressed air through the transmission case hole.
    NOTE: Hold the CVTF filter with a finger to prevent compressed air from leaking.
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