2024 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Converter Case: Assembly

  1. Install the stud bolt.
    NOTE: After installing, check that the protruding portion (a) is within the standard.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Specification: 

    25.0 - 28.7 mm (0.98 - 1.13 in)

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  2. Install the plugs and oil guides with new O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
    • Replace the gasket of filler plug (differential gear oil) with a new part after adjusting the differential gear oil.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

    T2: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

    T3: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Converter Case Bolts With Torque Specification
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    (A) Oil guide
    (B) Filler plug (differential gear oil)
  3. Install the primary pressure sensor using a new O-ring. (WILDERNESS model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>PRIMARY PRESSURE SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  4. Install the line pressure sensor using a new O-ring. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>LINE PRESSURE SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
  5. Attach the drain plug (A) using a new gasket, using TORX® bit T70.

    Tightening torque: 

    70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

  6. Temporarily install the overflow plug (B).
    NOTE: Replace the gasket of overflow plug with a new part after adjusting the differential gear oil level.
Fig 2: Drain Plug With Torque Specification
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