2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install the parking support.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.4 ft.lb)

  2. Install the extension case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Extension Case>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the manual valve.
  4. Install the manual plate (B) to the parking rod (A).
  5. Install the shift connecting rod (C) of manual valve.
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  6. Insert the shifter arm shaft to the transmission body, install the manual plate to the shifter arm shaft, and secure the shifter arm shaft with a bolt.
    NOTE: Do not damage the lip of oil seal press-fitted in the transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5.2 ft.lb)

  7. Install the detent spring.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5.2 ft.lb)

  8. Install a new spring pin.
  9. Install the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the oil strainer and oil pan. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Oil Pan>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the transmission body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .
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