2020 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reverse Brake: Installation

  1. Select a washer. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>FORWARD CLUTCH>ADJUSTMENT .
  2. Install the selected washer to the reverse brake housing.
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  3. Install the thrust bearing to the reverse brake housing.
    NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.
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  4. Install the internal gear to the reverse brake housing.
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  5. Install a new O-ring to drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
  6. Install the reverse brake and internal gear as a unit to the drive pinion retainer.
    NOTE: Slowly rotate the input shaft by hand to engage the internal gear and pinion gear of planetary carrier.

    Tightening torque: 

    37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb)

  7. Install a new O-ring to the lubrication pipe.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
  8. Install the lubrication pipe and oil guide.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

  9. Install the manual valve body and separator plate.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

  10. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>PRIMARY PULLEY AND SECONDARY PULLEY>INSTALLATION .
  11. Select shims for pulley alignment. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>PRIMARY PULLEY AND SECONDARY PULLEY>ADJUSTMENT .
  12. Install the reduction drive gear. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>REDUCTION DRIVE GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the transmission case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the transmission control device. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the oil strainer and oil pan. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>OIL PAN>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the reduction driven gear. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the parking pawl. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>PARKING PAWL>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the transfer driven gear. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the transfer clutch. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSFER CLUTCH>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the extension case. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>EXTENSION CASE>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the electric oil pump. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>ELECTRIC FLUID PUMP>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the inhibitor switch. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the secondary speed sensor. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the primary speed sensor. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>PRIMARY SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the turbine speed sensor. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TURBINE SPEED SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the transmission harness. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION HARNESS>INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the control valve body. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CONTROL VALVE BODY>INSTALLATION .
  28. Install the air breather hose. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>AIR BREATHER HOSE>INSTALLATION .
  29. Install the transmission body. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
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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.

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