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Drive Pinion: Removal

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  1. Remove the primary pulley and secondary pulley. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PRIMARY PULLEY AND SECONDARY PULLEY>REMOVAL .
  2. Perform following measurement when replacing the drive pinion retainer or converter case.
    NOTE:
    • It is not necessary when the primary pulley and secondary pulley are replaced.
    • Clean each part and check for any malfunctions before performing measurement.
    1. Measure and record the thickness of primary pulley shim.
    2. Using the ST, measure the height "H1" from the ST end face to the primary pulley bearing catch surface.
      NOTE: Measure at four points and calculate the average.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: GAUGE (499575400)

      G13951371Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Measure the height "H2" from the ST end face to the secondary pulley bearing catch surface.
      NOTE: Measure at four points and calculate the average.
      G13951372Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Using the following calculation, measure and record the dimension "A" from the primary pulley bearing catch surface to the secondary pulley bearing catch surface.

    A = H1 - H2

    A Dimension (mm (in)) from the primary pulley bearing catch surface to the secondary pulley bearing catch surface
    H1 Measured value (mm (in)) of step (2)
    H2 Measured value (mm (in)) of step (3)
  3. Using the ST, remove the bolts which hold the release pressure pipe (A) and the drive pinion retainer (B).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: SOCKET (E20) (18270KA020)

    G13951373Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the O-rings.
    G13951374Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pry the area shown in the figure using a crowbar or a similar tool wrapped in protective tape, and remove the drive pinion retainer.
    G13951375Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the O-rings.
    G13951376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the oil baffle.
    G13951377Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the oil pump and the gasket.
    G13951378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the O-rings.
    G13951379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the liquid gasket from the drive pinion retainer and converter case.
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