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Continuously Variable Transmission (TR690) (Service Information): Adjustments Subaru Forester SJ

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CAUTIONCVTF level changes along with CVTF temperature. When inspecting CVTF level, observe the specified CVTF temperature. Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction.

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  1. Idle the engine to raise CVTF temperature to 35 - 45°C (95 - 113°F) on Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Operate the select lever in P --> R --> N --> D and D --> N --> R --> P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
  3. With the engine running, lift up the vehicle and remove the filler plug. CAUTION: Pay special attention to the following operations as the engine is at idle. NOTE: CVTF is at the specified level when it is up to the filler plug hole lower section.
  4. When there is no CVTF leakage from the transmission, add the specified fluid up to the filler plug hole lower section. Specified fluid: < Ref. to «HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION»(ref-662126-S39046973862014101300000) , SPECIFICATION, General Description. > CAUTION: Note that when CVTF is added up to the lower section of filler plug while the transmission is in cold condition, overfilling of CVTF occurs, causing the oil to spill out.
  5. Install the filler plug. NOTE: Use a new gasket. Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Note. Immediately after removing the overflow drain plug, remaining gear oil (approx. 8 cc) may come out of the overflow pipe. This is not included in the specified amount. When removing the overflow drain plug, make sure the gear oil flows out of the overflow drain plug hole by filling with gear oil.

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  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the air breather cap.
  3. Remove the overflow drain plug.
  4. Fill in the differential gear oil through the charge pipe up to where the oil flows out of the overflow drain plug. Recommended gear oil: < Ref. to «RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL»(ref-662126-S21960492982014101300000) , SPECIFICATION, General Description. >
  5. When the flow of the differential gear oil turns into a narrow stream, install the overflow drain plug. NOTE: Use a new gasket. Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
  6. Install the air breather cap.

Note. When replacing the extension case, select the shims for rear drive shaft thrust needle bearing and transfer reduction driven gear. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Rear Drive Shaft. > < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S27261880402014101300000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Remove the extension case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S08781516902014101300000) , Extension Case. >
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft.

Note. When replacing the rear drive shaft or bearing, select the thrust needle bearing.

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  1. Using the ST, measure the distance "A" from ST end face to rear drive shaft thrust needle bearing catch surface. ST 398643600 GAUGE
  2. Using the ST, measure the height "B" from the intermediate case mating surface to the ST end face. NOTE: Place the measurement tool at the dent on ST upper side to measure. ST 499737100 PULLER SET
  3. Using the ST, measure the height "C" from ST end face to transfer clutch assembly thrust needle bearing catch surface. NOTE: Place the measurement tool at the dent on ST upper side to measure. ST 499737100 PULLER SET
  4. Obtain the thickness of thrust bearing using the following formula to select the thrust bearing. T mm = (A - 15) - (B - C) - (0.05 - 0.25) [T in = (A - 0.591) - (B - C) - (0.002 - 0.01)] T: Thrust bearing thickness A: Height from the ST end face to the rear drive shaft thrust needle bearing catch surface B: Height from the mating surface of the intermediate case to the ST end face C: Height from the ST end face to the transfer clutch assembly thrust needle bearing catch surface 15 mm (0.591 in): Thickness of ST 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.01 in): Clearance Thrust bearing Part No. Thickness mm (in) 806536020 3.8 (0.15) 806535030 4.0 (0.157) 806535040 4.2 (0.165) 806535050 4.4 (0.173) 806535060 4.6 (0.181) 806535070 4.8 (0.189) 806535090 5.0 (0.197)

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S27261880402014101300000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Remove the extension case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S08781516902014101300000) , Extension Case. >
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S01629269292014101300000) , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  4. Remove the thrust needle bearing and needle bearing.
  5. Remove the transfer clutch assembly.
  6. Remove the seal ring from transfer clutch assembly.

Note. Refer to the Rear Drive Shaft. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Rear Drive Shaft. >

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Scheme 527: REMOVAL
Scheme 527: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S27261880402014101300000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Remove the extension case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S08781516902014101300000) , Extension Case. >
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S01629269292014101300000) , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  4. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S34367105242014101300000) , Transfer Clutch. >
  5. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly.

Note. When replacing the transmission case with a new part, perform the following check and adjustment for the selection.

  1. Select the thrust bearing for the forward clutch assembly. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S24295056362014101300000) , Forward Clutch Assembly. >
  2. Select the snap ring for the reduction gear. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S35718225352014101300000) , Reduction Driven Gear. >

When replacing the converter case cover, select the following shims.

  1. Select the shim for front reduction drive gear. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S06999071332014101300000) , Front Reduction Drive Gear. >
  2. Select the shim for front reduction driven gear. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S17726221392014101300000) , Front Reduction Driven Gear. >

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Scheme 528: REMOVAL
Scheme 528: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S27261880402014101300000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Remove the air breather hose. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S12646688312014101300000) , Air Breather Hose. >
  3. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S00294576922014101300000) , Control Valve Body. >
  4. Remove the transmission harness. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S11934778832014101300000) , Transmission Harness. >
  5. Remove the primary speed sensor. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S11346884712014101300000) , Primary Speed Sensor. >
  6. Remove the extension case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S08781516902014101300000) , Extension Case. >
  7. Remove the rear drive shaft. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S01629269292014101300000) , Rear Drive Shaft. >
  8. Remove the transfer clutch assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S34367105242014101300000) , Transfer Clutch. >
  9. Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S24756743472014101300000) , Transfer Reduction Driven Gear. >
  10. Remove the intermediate case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S27308104852014101300000) , Intermediate Case. >
  11. Remove the forward clutch assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S35674913842014101300000) , Forward Clutch Assembly. >
  12. Remove the transmission case. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S20385877352014101300000) , Transmission Case. >
  13. Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S40929524132014101300000) , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley. >
  14. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S03541838132014101300000) , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
  15. Remove the converter case cover. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662126-S21270510982014101300000) , Converter Case Cover. >
  16. Remove the front reduction drive gear and front reduction driven gear together.
  17. Remove the shims of the front reduction driven gear from the converter case.
  18. Remove the seal ring.

When replacing the converter case cover, select the following shims.

  1. Select the shim for front reduction drive gear. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S06999071332014101300000) , Front Reduction Drive Gear. >
  2. Select the shim for front reduction driven gear. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S17726221392014101300000) , Front Reduction Driven Gear. >
  3. Select shims for primary pulley. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662126-S13700326662014101300000) , Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley. >

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