Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Condition check

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Continuously variable transmission(tr580) / Cvtf / Condition check

NOTE:

When replacing CVTF, determine the condition inside the transmission body by inspecting the drained CVTF.

Fluid condition	Trouble and possible cause	Corrective action
Metal particles.	Excessive wear of the internal of the transmission body.	Replace CVTF and check if CVT operates correctly.
Thick and varnish-form fluid.	Burnt clutches	Replace CVTF and check the CVT body or vehicle for faulty.
Clouded CVTF or bubbles.	Water mixed in fluid.	Replace CVTF and check the water entering point.

Adjustment

CAUTION:• CVTF level changes along with CVTF temperature. When inspecting CVTF level, observe the specified CVTF temperature.• Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfu ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.2. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.CAUTION:Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.3. Remove the under c ...