Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Fluid Filter Replacement - Legacy Outback Wagon (2000)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: The AT oil filter is maintenance free. Replace only when there are obvious dents or damage to the filter or if there is oil leakage from the
joining area to the transmission.
1. Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 2 Nm (2.5 ± 0.2 kg-m, 18.1 ± 1.4 ft. lbs.)
2. Using Service Tool ST, remove AT oil filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
3. Get new AT oil filter and apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal.
4. Install AT oil filter. Turn it by hand, being careful not to damage oil seal.
5. Using ST, tighten AT oil filter to transmission case.
Calculate AT oil filter torque specifications using the following formula.
T2 = L2/(L1 + L2) x T1
T1: 14 ± 2 Nm (1.4 ± 0.2 kg-m, 10.1 ± 1.4 ft. lbs.)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 0.078 m (3.07 inch)
L2: Torque wrench length
CAUTION: Align ST with torque wrench while tightening AT oil filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
6. Add ATF.
