Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2024 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
CVT Transaxle System: General Description: Specification
| Transmission | Type | Forward continuously variable speed change, 1-reverse | ||
| Gear ratio (including transfer reduction ratio) | Forward | 4.066 - 0.503 | ||
| Reverse | 4.379 | |||
| Number of forward clutch plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 3 | |
| Driven plate | 3 | |||
| Number of reverse brake plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 4 | |
| Driven plate | 4 | |||
| CVTF capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | Except for WILDERNESS model | 11.02 - 11.52 (11.648 - 12.177, 9.699 - 10.139) |
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| WILDERNESS model | 11.46 - 11.96 (12.113 - 12.642, 10.086 - 10.526) |
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| Torque converter | Type | Symmetric, 3-element, single stage, 2-phase | ||
| Nominal | mm (in) | 236 (9.29) | ||
| Clutch | Sprag type one-way | |||
| Stall torque ratio | 2.18 | |||
| Stall speed (at sea level) | r/min | D range | 1, 950 - 2, 550 | |
| R range | 1, 850 - 2, 450 | |||
| Oil pump | Type | 2 port vane | ||
| Driving method | Chain drive | |||
| Transfer | Type | Multi-plate | ||
| Control method | Electronic hydraulic type | |||
| Number of transfer clutch plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 5 | |
| Driven plate | 5 | |||
| Gear ratio | 1.000 | |||
| Front differential | Type of gear | Hypoid gear | ||
| LSD type | - | |||
| Gear ratio | Except for WILDERNESS model | 3.700 | ||
| WILDERNESS model | 4.111 | |||
| Backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion | mm (in) | 0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007) | ||
| Hypoid gear set backlash | mm (in) | |||
| Differential gear oil capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 1.22 - 1.30 (1.290 - 1.374, 1.074 - 1.144) | ||
CVTF:
Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for CVTF. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .
CAUTION:
Always use specified CVTF. Using fluid other than specified CVTF will cause malfunction.
Differential gear oil:
For the differential gear oil, refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS". Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .
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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.