16-125-19

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© 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2020MY Legacy and Outback
		 2020MY Crosstrek
		
2022MY Forester Wilderness		
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 16-125-19R
DATE: 10/21/19
REVISED: 02/03/22
CVT Oil Pan- Design Change
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the TR580 CVT oil pan assembly.
The changes are as follows:
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The CVT oil pan material has been changed from steel to aluminum.
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The new aluminum pan has a new, larger diameter drain plug and drain plug gasket.
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The new aluminum pan will be sold as a set consisting of: oil pan, drain plug and drain plug
gasket.
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The bolts used to secure the pan to the case are now a flanged type instead of lock-washer
type and are reusable.
VERY IMPORTANT:
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The new oil pan assembly comes with a new drain plug and drain plug gasket but, the
new drain plug is only hand-tightened. When replacing the pan, confirm the drain plug is
lubricated with CVT fluid and properly torqued to specification: 47 Nm (34.7 ft. lbs.).
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Whenever removing the transmission assembly, it is CRITICAL to not allow the support
plates of the transmission jack to contact (and potentially damage) the aluminum oil pan.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
These new parts were incorporated at the start of 2020MY Legacy and Outback production. These
new parts were incorporated at the start of 2022MY Forester Wilderness production.
PART INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
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Description
Part Number
OIL PAN ASSEMBLY
31225AA040
DRAIN PLUG
Not available
GASKET
803922060
Notes:
Included with the new assembly
part number
BOLT
808206410
New flange-type w/ olive color
STRAINER
31728AA220
New shape
O-RING
806929030
STRAINER BOLT
808206020
MAGNET
31392AA030
Unchanged from 2019 MY
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for replacing the oil pan and (strainer when necessary) remain unchanged.
Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair
being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an
effective repair the first time and every time. This includes but is not limited to: important SAFETY
precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related onetime-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs
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