
The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
The exhaust gas is very hot.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
Periodic inspectionsRemoval
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Front Differential AssemblyREMOVAL1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Automatic Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL">2. Remove the air breather hose. Air Breather Hose > REMOVAL">3. Remove the control valve body. C ...
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Reduction Drive GearINSTALLATION1. Install the reduction drive gear to secondary pulley.2. Select the reduction drive gear shim. Reduction Drive Gear > ADJUSTMENT">3. Install the dish plates, spring retainers, and selected reduction drive ge ...
Disassembly
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transfer ClutchDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the snap ring, and then remove the pressure plate, drive plate and driven plate.(A)Snap ring2. Compress the return spring using the ST to remove the snap ring.ST 18762AA001COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL(A)Snap ring(B)Tran ...