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

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Continuously variable transmission(tr690) / 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:

Secondary pressure (line pressure) test inspection
CAUTION:• Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.• Make sure no other person is around the vehicle during secondary pressure (line pressure) test measurement.• After performing the ...