2021 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. When having overhauled the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL>PROCEDURE .
  2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

  4. Install the transmission case cover (rear).

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

  5. Install the rear cushion rubber. Ref. to TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  6. Place the transmission body on the transmission jack.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  7. Strike and bend the transmission hanger with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.
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  8. Install the transmission body.
    NOTE:
    • Adjust the position and angle of the transmission jack and engine body if necessary.
    • Temporarily install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.
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  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember. Ref. to TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  10. Remove the transmission jack.
  11. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

  12. Connect a new CVTF CVT inlet hose and a new CVTF CVT outlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    • Transmission side
      NOTE:
      • Face the marks (a) of CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose in the bottom direction.
      • Align the claws and the centers of the claws of hose clamps (b) with the marks (a) of CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
      • Set the hose clamps (b) so that the both ends of the marks (a) of CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose can be seen.
      G13950323Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • CVTF cooler pipe No. 2 side
      NOTE: Set the hose clamps (a) as shown in the figure.
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  13. Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
    G13950325Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Set the washer before installing the snap pin.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13950326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the exhaust hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

  15. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    G13950327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  18. Remove ST (ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET and ENGINE SUPPORT).
  19. Install the torque converter to drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.
      G13950328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts securing the torque converter to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13950329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the plug (B) to the service hole, and connect the connector (A).
      G13950330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the PCV hose No. 1. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>PCV HOSE>INSTALLATION>PCV HOSE NO. 1 .
  20. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>STARTER>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    1. Attach a new O-ring to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    2. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
      CAUTION: Be careful not to allow any foreign materials to enter the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and the transmission body during installation.
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