Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Converter Case: Removal
- Remove the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
- Remove the air breather hose. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Air Breather Hose>REMOVAL .
- Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Control Valve Body>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Harness>REMOVAL .
- Remove the secondary pressure sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Secondary Pressure Sensor>REMOVAL .
- Remove the primary speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Primary Speed Sensor>REMOVAL .
- Remove the extension case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Extension Case>REMOVAL .
- Remove the rear drive shaft. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Rear Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transfer clutch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Clutch>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transfer reduction driven gear. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Reduction Driven Gear>REMOVAL .
- Remove the intermediate case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Intermediate Case>REMOVAL .
- Remove the forward clutch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Forward Clutch>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transmission case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Case>REMOVAL .
- Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley>REMOVAL .
- Remove the drive pinion. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Drive Pinion>REMOVAL .
- Remove the front differential. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Front Differential>REMOVAL .
- Remove the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Oil Pump Chain>REMOVAL .
- Remove the converter case cover. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Converter Case Cover>REMOVAL .
- Remove the front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Front Reduction Drive Gear>REMOVAL .
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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.
