2022 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)

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  4. Install the transmission case cover (rear) to the transmission body.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  5. Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission body. 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. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  12. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  13. 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. 
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    • CVTF cooler pipe No. 2 side
      NOTE:

      Set the hose clamps (a) as shown in the figure. 

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  14. Connect the select cable.
    CAUTION:

    Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a). 

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