Subaru Outback: General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
1. TORQUE CONVERTER

2. OIL PUMP

3. TRANSMISSION CONTROL ELEMENT

4. TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO

5. PLATE

6. SELECTOR POSITION

7. HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION

8. COOLING AND HARNESS

9. TRANSFER

10.REDUCTION GEAR RATIO

11.RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL

B: COMPONENT
1. TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY AND CONVERTER CASE

- Drive plate
- Reinforcement drive plate
- Torque converter ASSY
- O-ring
- Oil charge pipe cap
- Air breather hose ASSY
- O-ring
- O-ring
- Plug
- Transmission harness stay
- Plug
- O-ring
- Converter case
- Oil stopper plate
- O-ring
- Lubrication pipe
- O-ring
- Lubrication pipe
- O-ring
- Stud bolt
- Transmission hanger
- Clip
- Straight pin
- Overflow drain plug
- Front differential gear oil drain
plug
- Gasket
- Gasket
- Transmission radio ground cord
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 9 (0.9, 6.6)
T3: 18 (1.8, 13.3)
T4: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T5: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
T6: 41 (4.2, 30.2)
T7: 50 (5.1, 36.9)
T8: 70 (7.1, 51.6)
T9: <Ref. to CVT-133, INSTALLATION,
Drive Plate.>
2. OIL PUMP ASSY

- Oil seal
- Oil pump chain cover
- Snap ring
- Ball bearing
- Drive sprocket
- Snap ring
- Oil pump chain
- Driven sprocket
- Converter case
- Oil pump ASSY
- O-ring (large)
- O-ring (small)
- Drive pinion retainer
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 8.5 (0.9, 6.3)
T2: 24 (2.4, 17.7)
3. TRANSMISSION CASE

- Snap ring
- Roller bearing
- Seal ring
- Oil seal
- O-ring
- Plug
- Plug
- Gasket
- Straight pin
- Seal ring
- Ball bearing
- O-ring
- Plug
- Plug
- O-ring
- Transmission case
- Roller bearing
- Snap ring
- Lubrication pipe
- O-ring
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 13 (1.3, 9.6)
T2: 16 (1.6, 11.8)
T3: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T4: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
4. CONTROL VALVE BODY

- Transmission case
- Gasket
- Filler plug
- O-ring
- Pressure pipe
- O-ring (small)
- CVTF pipe
- O-ring (large)
- Control valve body
- O-ring
- Oil strainer
- Magnet
- Oil pan
- Gasket
- CVTF drain plug
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5 (0.5, 3.7)
T2: 9 (0.9, 6.6)
T3: 20 (2.0, 14.8)
T4: 50 (5.1, 36.9)
5. REVERSE BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND INTERMEDIATE CASE

- Transmission case
- O-ring
- Snap ring
- Retaining plate
- Drive plate
- Driven plate
- Dish plate
- Snap ring
- Spring retainer
- Return spring
- Reverse brake piston
- Intermediate case
- Straight pin
- CVTF filter
- Plug
- O-ring
- Transmission hanger
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
6. FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR

- Transmission case
- Reduction driven gear
- Ball bearing
- Reduction driven gear retainer
- Straight pin
- Snap ring
- Washer
- Forward clutch drum
- Forward clutch piston
- Return spring
- Forward clutch piston retainer
- Snap ring
- Dish plate
- Driven plate
- Drive plate
- Retaining plate
- Snap ring
- Thrust needle bearing
- Washer
- Sun gear ASSY
- Internal gear
- Thrust needle bearing
- Snap ring
- Planetary carrier ASSY
- Intermediate case
7. FRONT REDUCTION DRIVE GEAR AND FRONT REDUCTION DRIVEN GEAR

- Shim
- Ball bearing
- Front reduction driven gear
- Dish plate
- Driven plate
- Drive plate
- Retaining plate
- Snap ring
- Seal ring
- Front reduction driven shaft
- Ball bearing
- Ball bearing
- Seal ring
- Center support COMPL
- Converter case cover
- Shim
- O-ring
- Seal ring
- Ball bearing
- Front reduction drive gear
- Ball bearing
- O-ring
- Converter case
- Seal ring
- O-ring
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 21.5 (2.2, 15.9)
T2: 24 (2.4, 17.7)
T3: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
8. TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE

- Spring pin
- Shifter arm
- Inhibitor switch
- Shifter arm shaft
- Plate ASSY
- Spring pin
- Manual plate
- Parking rod
- Detent spring
- Parking support
- Return spring
- Parking pawl
- Shaft
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5 (0.5, 3.7)
T2: 7 (0.7, 5.2)
T3: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
9. PRIMARY PULLEY, SECONDARY PULLEY AND VARIATOR CHAIN

- Converter case
- Seal washer
- Shim
- Seal ring
- Primary pulley ASSY
- Variator chain
- Chain guide
- Lubrication pipe
- O-ring
- Support rod
- Secondary pulley ASSY
- Plug
- O-ring
- Drive pinion retainer
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 21 (2.1, 15.5)
T2: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T3: 33 (3.4, 24.3)
10.FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR

- Lock plate
- Oil seal
- Differential side retainer
- O-ring
- Taper roller bearing
- Drive pinion gear set
- Pinion shaft
- Differential case RH
- Straight pin
- Differential case LH
- Washer
- Differential bevel gear
- Differential bevel pinion
- Taper roller bearing
- Shim
- Lock nut
- Oil seal
- Drive pinion retainer
- O-ring
- Lubrication pipe
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T2: 43 (4.4, 31.7)
T3: <Ref. to CVT-271, DIFFERENTIAL
CASE ASSY, ASSEMBLY,
Front Differential Assembly.
T4: 70 (7.1, 51.6)
T5: 130 (13.3, 95.9)
11.TRANSFER AND EXTENSION CASE

- Seal ring
- Ball bearing
- Transfer drive gear
- Parking gear
- Snap ring
- Reduction drive gear shaft
- Thrust needle bearing
- Needle bearing
- Ball bearing
- Transfer reduction driven gear
- Ball bearing
- Shim
- Transfer piston
- Return spring
- Transfer piston seal
- Snap ring
- Pressure plate
- Transfer clutch plate set
- Snap ring
- Rear drive shaft
- Ball bearing
- Extension case
- Oil seal
- Dust cover
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
12.TRANSMISSION HARNESS AND SENSOR

- Transmission cover
- Transmission harness
- Inhibitor harness
- Secondary pressure sensor
- O-ring
- Primary speed sensor
- O-ring
- O-ring
- O-ring
- Secondary speed sensor
- O-ring
- Front wheel speed sensor
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 5 (0.5, 3.7)
T2: 8 (0.8, 5.9)
T3: 16 (1.6, 11.8)
T4: 39 (4.0, 28.8)
13.CVTF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE

- Radiator
- Clip
- CVTF radiator outlet hose
- CVTF radiator inlet hose
- CVTF cooler pipe ASSY
- CVTF CVT inlet hose
- CVTF CVT outlet hose
- CVTF outlet pipe
- CVTF inlet pipe
- Gasket
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 16 (1.6, 11.8)
T3: 40 (4.1, 29.5)
14.TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

- Transmission control module
(TCM)
- Relay
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 7.5 (0.75, 5.5)
15.TRANSMISSION MOUNTING

- Transmission mounting bracket
(RH)
- Transmission mounting bracket
(LH)
- Collar
- Rear cushion rubber
- Transmission rear crossmember
- Stopper
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
T2: 40 (4.1, 29.5)
T3: 45 (4.6, 33.2)
T4: 75 (7.6, 55.3)
C: CAUTION
- Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and
protective shoes when performing
any work.
- Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal,
installation or disassembly.
- Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and
dirt.
- Do not place the oil pan with its inner side facing up until it is
installed, to prevent intrusion of foreign matter
into the control valve body.
- Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the
failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation,
disassembly and replacement.
- When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, use a plastic
hammer to force it apart. Do not pry
apart with screwdrivers or other tools.
- Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving
burns from heated parts.
- Use SUBARU genuine CVTF and recommended grease. Do not mix CVTF, grease
etc. of different grades
or manufacturers.
- Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
- Place lifts, shop jacks or rigid racks at specified locations.
- Apply CVTF onto sliding or revolving surfaces before installation.
- Replace deformed or damaged snap rings with new parts.
- Before installing O-rings or oil seals, apply sufficient amount of CVTF
to avoid damage and deformation.
- Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings, snap
rings and other such parts.
- Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood
blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth
between the part and the vise.
- Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.
- Before applying liquid gasket, completely remove the old liquid gasket.
- After removing the sensors, breather hose and plugs, plug the holes to
avoid foreign materials intruding as
necessary.
- During disassembly or assembly, be sure to use nylon gloves or paper
towels. Do not use cloth gloves or
waste cloth.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL











2. GENERAL TOOL

READ NEXT:
A: INSPECTION
Check for leakage of CVTF from transmission.
B: ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
CVTF level changes along with CVTF temperature. When inspecting CVTF
level, observe the specified
CVTF temperatur
A: INSPECTION
Check that there is no leakage of differential gear oil from the converter
case.
B: ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Immediately after removing the overflow drain plug, remaining gear oil (approx.
8 c
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of CVT.
CAUTION:
Always observe the local traffic laws when performing the test.
2. D RANGE SHIFT
SEE MORE:
DA:DTC P1160 RETURN SPRING FAILURE
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P2101. <Ref. to EN(H4SO)(diag)-267,
DTC P2101 THROTTLE
ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with
Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC).>
DB:DTC P1443 VENT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE FUNC
The front fog lights operate under the following conditions.
● when the light switch is in the “”
position
● when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights turn on automatically
However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to