Continuously Variable Transmission: Overview Subaru Outback BR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform Variator Chain Break-in when the following work has been performed.

1. Variator chain replacement
2. Primary pulley and secondary pulley replacement

1. Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor when working.
2. Perform as necessary in FWD mode.
3. When switched to FWD, AWD light illuminates.

ENGINE BRAKE OPERATION

1. Drive in "6th speed of manual mode" [70 - 80 km/h (43 - 50 MPH)], and shift down from 6th to 5th. Check if the indicator of combination meter switches "6" --> "5". At the same time, check the engine brake in 5th gear.
2. Drive in "5th speed of manual mode" [60 - 70 km/h (37 - 43 MPH)], and shift down from 5th to 4th. Check if the indicator of combination meter switches "5" --> "4". At the same time, check the engine brake in 4th gear.
3. Drive in "4th speed of manual mode" [50 - 60 km/h (31 - 37 MPH)], and shift down from 4th to 3rd. Check if the indicator of combination meter switches "4" --> "3". At the same time, check the engine brake in 3rd gear.
4. Drive in "3rd speed of manual mode" [40 - 50 km/h (25 - 31 MPH)], and shift down from 3rd to 2nd. Check if the indicator of combination meter switches "3" --> "2". At the same time, check the engine brake in 2nd gear.
5. Drive in "2nd speed of manual mode" [20 - 30 km/h (12-19 MPH)], and shift down from 2nd to 1st. Check if the indicator of combination meter switches "2" --> "1". At the same time, check the engine brake in 1st gear.

P RANGE OPERATION

Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade of 5% or more and shift to the "P" range and apply the parking brake. Check that the vehicle does not move when the parking brake is released.

Before disassembling and assembling the transmission, follow the following procedures to prepare.

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1. Clean the transmission exterior.
2. Remove the torque converter assembly. Ref. to «TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY»(ref-371903-S20753186462010091900000) .
3. Attach the ST on the transmission. ST 18632AA000 STAND ASSY
4. Remove the transmission cover on the transmission upper side. NOTE: Install using the following tightening torque. Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
5. Place the transmission assembly on end.

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1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-371903-S11094350542010091900000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
2. Pull out the torque converter assembly horizontally. CAUTION: Do not scratch the inside of engaging parts.
3. Remove the O-ring from the front reduction drive gear.

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1. Install the O-ring to front reduction drive gear. NOTE: Use new O-rings. Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
2. While holding the torque converter assembly by hand, carefully install it into the torque converter case. NOTE: Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip. Do not damage the oil seal and O-ring.
3. Insert the torque converter assembly along the splines completely by gently rotating it manually.
4. Measure depth "A", from converter case end surface to drive plate contacting surface. Standard (A) (reference): 6.8 mm (0.268 in)
5. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-371903-S31862939282010091900000) , Automatic Transmission Assembly.