Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions

CAUTION
^ Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
^ Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
^ Until the oil pan is removed, do not place with the oil pan side facing up to prevent foreign matter from entering the valve body.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, disassembly and replacement.
^ When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, disassemble them by slightly tapping with a plastic hammer. Do not pry it apart with a screwdriver or other tool.
^ Be careful not to burn yourself, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.
^ Use SUBARU genuine gear oil, grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix them with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
^ Apply gear oil onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation.
^ Replace deformed or otherwise damaged snap rings with new ones.
^ Before installing O-rings or oil seals, apply sufficient amount of ATF fluid to avoid damage and deformation.
^ Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings, snap rings and other such parts.
^ Before securing a part on a vice, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth between the part and the vice.
^ Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.
^ Before applying liquid gasket, completely remove the old seal.