2024 Subaru Forester 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 > AFTER OVERHAUL .
  2. Replace with a new differential side retainer oil seal. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13950320Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION > TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  6. Place the transmission body on the transmission jack.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that the support plates, etc. do not touch the oil pan.
    • Be sure to use belts, etc. to prevent the transmission from falling.
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  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.
    G08317747Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
    G13600620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION > 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)

    G13600632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. 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)

  13. Connect a new CVTF CVT inlet hose and a new CVTF CVT outlet hose. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))
    G13233141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Apply grease to the shifter arm.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent

    G00674378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
    G13591814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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