Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only
Subaru technical service bulletin 16-103-16 for 2010-2017 Subaru Outback, 2014-2017 Subaru Forester and 2010-2017 Subaru Legacy and others.
- Bulletin number
- 16-103-16
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Summary
- Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT's oil pump chain cover. The repair involves removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover.
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