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
Transmission Control Device: Installation
- Install the detent spring.
Tightening torque:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
- Install the manual plate, parking rod, shifter arm shaft and bolt.
Tightening torque:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
- Install a new spring pin.
- Install the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Inhibitor Switch>INSTALLATION .
- Adjust the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Inhibitor Switch>ADJUSTMENT .
- Install the control valve body and oil pan. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Control Valve Body>INSTALLATION .
- Install the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .
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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.