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Automatic Trans: Overhaul: ATF: Replacement

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Drain the ATF completely.
    CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot.Be careful not to burn yourself.
    NOTE: Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Tightening ATF Drain Plug After Draining Fluid
    G01998770Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.

    Recommended fluid: 

    1. Dexron III type Automatic transmission fluid

    Capacity: 

    1. Fill the same amount of fluid drained from drain plug hole.

    Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 

    1. 9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 lmp qt)
  5. Check the level and leaks of ATF. See INSPECTION , ATF.