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Transmission Assembly: Installation
- When having overhauled the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL .
- Replace the differential side retainer oil seal. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal>REPLACEMENT .
- Install the transmission case cover (rear).
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
- Install the rear cushion rubber. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Mounting System>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
- Place the transmission body on the transmission jack.CAUTION: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
- 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 excessive load or impact to the transmission case.
- 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.
- Connect the CVTF cooler inlet pipe and CVTF cooler outlet pipe with a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
- Install the bolts which hold the transmission case cover (rear).
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
- Install the transmission rear crossmember. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Mounting System>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
- Remove the transmission jack.
- 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)
- Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Propeller Shaft>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).NOTE: Set the washer before installing the snap pin.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Connect the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
- Install the exhaust hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:
30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
- Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission.
Tightening torque:
50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- Connect the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
Tightening torque:
23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
- Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Front Drive Shaft>INSTALLATION .
- Remove the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY).
- Install the torque converter to drive plate.
- Remove the ST from converter case.NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter housing when removing the ST.
- 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.CAUTION: Do not drop the bolts in the converter housing.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Fit the plug to service hole.
- Remove the ST from converter case.
- Connect the engine ground.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)
- Install the bolts which secure the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1.
Tightening torque:
16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
- Install the harness stay.
Tightening torque:
16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
- Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>Starter>INSTALLATION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the engine rear hanger (B) and connect the vacuum pipe (A).
Tightening torque:
T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)
- Connect the primary pressure sensor harness connector.
- Connect the engine wiring harness connector (A), engine wiring harness connector (B), clamp (C) and clamp (D).
- Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Mounting System>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .
- Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
- Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
- Shift the select lever to "P range".
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Apply the parking brake.
- Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Differential Gear Oil>REPLACEMENT .
- Fill with CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
- Perform "Clear AT learning value" and "AT learning mode" using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>AT LEARNING .
- When replacing the transmission body, hypoid gear set, transfer drive gear and transfer driven gear, perform the "Rear differential inspection mode" using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
- When replacing the variator chain, primary pulley and secondary pulley, perform the "Variator chain break-in". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Variator Chain Break-in>PROCEDURE .
- Perform the "Road test" to make sure there is no fault. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Road Test>INSPECTION .
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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.
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