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Oil Pan: Installation

  1. Install a new O-ring to the oil strainer.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
  2. Install the oil strainer.

    Tightening torque: 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

  3. Attach the magnet to the oil strainer.
  4. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pan as shown in the figure, and temporarily install the oil pan.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surfaces of the oil pan and transmission body.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1216J or equivalent

    G13603222Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Evenly tighten the bolts which hold the oil pan.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

  6. Fill with CVTF. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .