Preparation for Overhaul: Procedure

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Clean the transmission exterior.
Remove the torque converter assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY .
Attach the ST.
NOTE: When attaching the ST to the (a) positions, spacers or similar of 2.0 mm (0.08 in) or more in thickness are necessary.

Preparation tool:

ST: STAND ASSY (18632AA000)

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Remove the transmission case cover on the transmission upper side.
NOTE: For installation, first install the transmission case cover (large), then insert the transmission case cover (small) between the transmission case cover (large) and the transmission to install.

Tightening torque:

Cover (small): 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Cover (large): 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

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Place the transmission assembly on end.
When completely overhauling the transmission, refill approx. 10 L (10.6 US qt, 8.8 Imp qt) of CVTF through the transmission right side plug, and install the plug. Finally, install the transmission case cover.
CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>SPECIFICATION>HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION .

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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