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

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Clutch system / Release bearing and lever / Inspection

1. RELEASE BEARING

CAUTION:

Since this bearing is grease-sealed and is a non-lubrication type, do not wash with gasoline or any other solvent when servicing the clutch.

1. Check the bearing for smooth movement by applying force to the bearing in the radial direction.

Radial direction stroke:

1.6 mm (0.063 in)

(A)	Bearing case

2. While applying force to the bearing in the rotational direction, check the bearing for smooth rotation.

(A)	Bearing case

3. Check for wear or damage at the bearing case surface in contact with the lever.

2. RELEASE LEVER

Check the pivot portion of the lever and the contact area with the release bearing case for wear.

(A)	Release lever
(B)	Pivot
(C)	Release bearing

Removal

1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL2. Remove the two clips from the release lever and remove the release bearing.CAUTION:Be careful not to def ...

Installation

NOTE:Apply the specified grease to lubricate to the following points before installation.• Contact surface of lever and pivot• Contact surface of lever and bearing• Transmission main ...

Other materials:

Assembly
1. Install the O-ring to plug and install the plug to drive pinion retainer.NOTE:• Use new O-rings.• Apply CVTF to the O-rings.Tightening torque:25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)2. Using the ST, install the oil seal to drive pinion retainer.NOTE:• Apply CVTF to the oil seal pre ...