Subaru Outback (BR): Checking the fluid level in Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating temperature.
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
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1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission
fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic
transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper
level on the “COLD” range. If
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid,
be sure to use the specified typ
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A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage
the hub bearing.
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing th
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front wiper arm assembly.
CAUTION:
Follow the steps below when standing up the wiper arm. Not following the steps
may cause contacting
of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.
1. Stand up the driver's side wiper arm.
2. Stand u
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