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 Harness: Installation
- Install a new O-ring.NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
- Set the transmission harness, and install the clip.
- Install the bolt which holds the transmission harness.
Tightening torque:
5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
- Install the control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Control Valve Body>INSTALLATION .
- Remove the ST (STAND ASSY).
- Install the torque converter. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Torque Converter>INSTALLATION .
- Install the harness stay to the transmission harness connector and inhibitor harness connector.
- Connect the harness connectors to the inhibitor switch, secondary pressure sensor, primary speed sensor, front wheel speed sensor and secondary speed sensor.
- Connect the transmission ground.
Tightening torque:
13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
- 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.