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Subaru Outback (BR): Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission Assembly

Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Transmission / Continuously Variable Transmission / Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the front wheels.

2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

3) Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-9, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>

4) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake Boot.>

5) Remove the ten clips and remove the grille bracket.

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6) Disconnect the following connectors.

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  1. Transmission harness connectors
  2. Transmission radio ground terminal
  3. Inhibitor harness connector

7) Separate the battery cable clip to remove the bracket.

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8) Remove the starter. <Ref. to SC(H4SO)-9, REMOVAL, Starter.>

9) Remove the throttle body. <Ref. to FU(H4SO)-15, REMOVAL, Throttle Body.>

10) Remove the manifold absolute pressure sensor. <Ref. to FU(H4SO)-33, REMOVAL, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.>

11) Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine harness connector.

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12) Remove the engine harness connector from the engine hanger rear.

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13) Remove the engine hanger rear.

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14) Remove the service hole plug.

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15) Install the engine hanger rear for turbo model.

Part No. 10004AA180 Engine hanger rear

Tightening torque: 16 N*m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

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16) Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.

CAUTION:

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17) Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.

18) Attach the ST to the converter case.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

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19) After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle arm.

Subaru Outback. Continuously Variable Transmission

  1. Cotter pin
  2. Tie-rod end
  3. Castle nut

20) Lift up the vehicle.

21) Remove the under cover.

22) Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>

23) Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. <Ref. to CVT-38, REPLACEMENT, CVTF.>

24) Remove the heat shield cover.

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25) Remove the snap pin and washer from shifter arm and remove the select cable from shifter arm.

Subaru Outback. Continuously Variable Transmission

  1. Shifter arm
  2. Snap pin
  3. Select cable
  4. Washer

26) Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.

Subaru Outback. Continuously Variable Transmission

  1. Select cable
  2. Plate ASSY

27) Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to CVT-42, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>

28) Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.

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29) Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-21, REMOVAL, Universal Joint.>

30) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-10, REMOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>

31) Remove the stabilizer link.

32) Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.

33) Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.

34) Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with care not to stretch the boot.

35) Lower the vehicle.

36) Remove the nuts from left and right transmission mounting brackets.

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37) Set the ST1 and ST2 to vehicle.

ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER
ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

CAUTION:

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38) Remove the stopper rod.

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39) Lift the engine slightly and remove the engine mounting bolts.

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40) Remove the engine mounting nut and bolt to remove the front cushion rubber.

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41) Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.

ST 41099AJ000 SPECIAL TOOL H4

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42) Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut to vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.

NOTE:

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43) Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.

Tightening torque: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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44) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).

45) Remove the left and right transmission mounting brackets.

NOTE: First, remove the transmission mounting bracket on the right side of vehicle, and then tilt the engine unit to remove the left transmission mounting bracket.

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46) Remove the four transmission connecting bolts.

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47) Set the ST (ENGINE HANGER) again to loosen the chain sling.

48) Lift up the vehicle.

49) Set the transmission jack under the transmission.

50) Remove the rear crossmember.

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51) Lower the transmission rear end (dust cover rear end).

CAUTION: When lowering the transmission rear end, be careful not to let the converter case and steering mechanical parts contact each other.

NOTE: Lower the transmission rear end by approx. 80 mm (3.1 in) (reference).

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52) Rotate the handle of ST (ENGINE HANGER) to apply tension to the chain sling.

53) Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).

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54) Remove the transmission assembly.

NOTE: Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain directly aligned.

55) Remove the cushion rubber.

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B: INSTALLATION

1) Attach the ST to converter case.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

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2) When completely overhauling the transmission, refill approx. 10 Subaru Outback. 10 (2.6 US qt, 8.8 Imp qt) of CVTF through the transmission right side plug, and install the plug.

CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid than specified or equivalent will cause malfunction. <Ref. to CVT-4, HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 35 N*m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

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3) Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal. <Ref. to CVT-91, REPLACEMENT, Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal.>

NOTE:

4) Install the cushion rubber on the transmission.

Tightening torque: 40 N*m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

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5) Mount the transmission onto the transmission jack.

6) Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a soft 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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7) While lifting up the transmission gradually, install the transmission to the engine.

CAUTION: This operation requires at least two persons.

NOTE: Keep the engine level.

8) Install the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).

Tightening torque: 50 N*m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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9) Secure the transmission rear crossmember to the vehicle body.

Tightening torque:
T1: 35 N*m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
T2: 75 N*m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

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10) Remove the transmission jack.

11) Lower the vehicle.

12) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER).

13) Install the four engine mounting bolts (upper side).

Tightening torque: 50 N*m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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14) Install the left and right transmission mounting brackets.

NOTE:

Tightening torque: 75 N*m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

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15) Set the ST1 to vehicle body and lift up the engine unit slightly.

ST1 99099AJ000 ENGINE HANGER
ST2 99099AJ010 CHAIN BALANCER

CAUTION:

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16) Remove the bolts from ST (SPECIAL TOOL H4).

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17) Remove the bolt and nut to remove ST (SPECIAL TOOL H4).

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18) Temporarily attach the front cushion rubber with bolts.

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19) Install the bolt and nut to the front cushion rubber.

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20) Tighten the bolts and nuts of front cushion rubber.

NOTE: Always start tightening from the bolts on the engine side.

Tightening torque:
T1: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
T2: 45 N*m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

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21) Remove the ST (ENGINE HANGER and CHAIN SLING).

22) Install the stopper rod.

Tightening torque: 36 N*m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

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23) Install the nut to the transmission mounting bracket.

Tightening torque: 45 N*m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

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24) Remove the ST (STOPPER SET) from converter case.

25) Match the torque converter screw hole with drive plate hole to install the bolt.

CAUTION:

Tightening torque: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

26) Install the remaining three bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.

Tightening torque: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

27) Install the service hole plug.

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28) Install the starter. <Ref. to SC(H4SO)-10, INSTALLATION, Starter.>

29) Lift up the vehicle.

30) Tighten the single mounting bolt of transmission mounting bracket.

Tightening torque: 75 N*m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

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31) Set the ST to side retainer.

ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

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32) Replace the circlip of the drive shaft with a new part.

33) Insert the front drive shaft spline section into transmission and remove the ST (OIL SEAL PROTECTOR).

34) Insert the drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the housing from outside of the vehicle.

35) Install the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.

NOTE: Use new CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.

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36) Insert the ball joint into housing and secure with bolt.

Tightening torque: 50 N*m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:

37) Install the stabilizer link.

Tightening torque: 60 N*m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

38) Connect the tie-rod end and knuckle arm, and attach the castle nut.

Tightening torque: 27 N*m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.

39) After tightening the castle nut to the specified tightening torque, tighten it further within 60º until the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to lock.

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  1. Cotter pin
  2. Tie-rod end
  3. Castle nut

40) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-11, INSTALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>

41) Install the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-22, INSTALLATION, Universal Joint.>

42) Install the plate assembly to transmission.

Tightening torque: T: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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  1. Select cable
  2. Plate ASSY

43) Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Subaru Outback. Continuously Variable Transmission

  1. Shifter arm
  2. Snap pin
  3. Select cable
  4. Washer

44) Install the heat shield cover.

Tightening torque: 18 N*m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

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45) Install the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>

46) Install the under cover.

47) Lower the vehicle.

48) Remove the engine hanger rear for turbo model and install the engine hanger rear for non-turbo model.

Tightening torque: 16 N*m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

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49) Install the engine harness connector to the engine hanger rear, connect the harness connector, and install the harness connector bracket.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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50) Install the throttle body. <Ref. to FU(H4SO)-15, INSTALLATION, Throttle Body.>

51) Install the manifold absolute pressure sensor. <Ref. to FU(H4SO)-34, INSTALLATION, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.>

52) Connect the following harness connectors.

Tightening torque: 13 N*m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

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  1. Transmission harness connectors
  2. Transmission radio ground terminal
  3. Inhibitor harness connector

53) Install the battery cable bracket, and install the battery cable clip to the bracket.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N*m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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54) Attach the grille bracket.

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55) Install the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Boot.>

56) Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-9, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Duct.>

57) Install the front wheels.

58) Connect the battery ground terminal.

59) Refill differential gear oil to adjust the differential gear oil amount. <Ref. to CVT-41, Differential Gear Oil.>

60) Refill CVTF to adjust the CVTF amount. <Ref. to CVT-37, CVTF.>

61) Perform the variator chain break-in. <Ref. to CVT-44, Variator Chain Break-in.>

CAUTION: Always execute the variator chain break-in after the replacement of the following.

62) Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. <Ref. to CVT(diag)-18, Clear Memory Mode.>

63) Perform learning control promotion. <Ref. to CVT(diag)-20, Learning Control.>

64) Execute the rear differential inspection mode. <Ref. to DI-84, Rear Differential Inspection Mode.>

CAUTION: Always execute the rear differential inspection mode at the replacement of the following.

65) Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. <Ref. to CVT-46, INSPECTION, Road Test.>

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