How to the removal and installation of the transaxle and flywheel/drive plate on Subaru Forester?

To remove the trans axle, first detach it from the vehicle. If the vehicle has a manual trans axle, also take out the clutch disc and pressure plate. Next, remove the attaching bolts to separate the flywheel/drive plate from the crankshaft. For installation, apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads. On automatic trans axle models, align the small hole in the drive plate with the mark on the back plate, hold the flywheel/drive plate in position, and install the bolts. The flywheel/drive plate can only be installed in one position due to unevenly spaced bolt holes; if they do not align, rotate the flywheel/drive plate until they do. Use an appropriate tool to hold the flywheel/drive plate in place while tightening the bolts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque. If equipped, install the clutch disc and clutch cover assembly. Finally, reinstall the trans axle.

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Subaru Forester Flywheel

The Subaru Forester Flywheel is a heavy steel disc that smooths out engine pulses and provides a solid surface for the starter and clutch. This Flywheel is bolted to the crankshaft to store the rotational energy so that the four-cylinder engine keeps spinning smoothly. The ring gear meshes with the starter to help crank up the engine. It also offers a friction surface for the clutch disc and a mounting spot for the pressure plate. Many Subaru drivers like their car. Over the years, the Forester line has had two main styles, the traditional one-piece solid Flywheel and the more complex dual mass Flywheel, both serving the same purpose but with different tricks. The solid style is cast as one piece and can usually be resurfaced if heat spots, grooves, or other minor warpage appear. The ring gear can also be replaced if teeth chip. The internal damper of the dual mass Flywheel can fail, and the car maker's guidelines forbid machining, which means these parts must be changed when they fail. The springs sandwiched between the primary and secondary plates transfer vibration and noise from the engine to the gearbox. Due to heat and wear created by clutch engagements, either style will eventually need attention, but the right part will keep a Subaru Forester shifting smoothly and starting without a grind.

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Subaru Forester Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to the removal and installation of the transaxle and flywheel/drive plate on Subaru Forester?
Posted by Jolene A.
A:
To remove the trans axle, first detach it from the vehicle. If the vehicle has a manual trans axle, also take out the clutch disc and pressure plate. Next, remove the attaching bolts to separate the flywheel/drive plate from the crankshaft. For installation, apply thread locking compound to the bolt threads. On automatic trans axle models, align the small hole in the drive plate with the mark on the back plate, hold the flywheel/drive plate in position, and install the bolts. The flywheel/drive plate can only be installed in one position due to unevenly spaced bolt holes; if they do not align, rotate the flywheel/drive plate until they do. Use an appropriate tool to hold the flywheel/drive plate in place while tightening the bolts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque. If equipped, install the clutch disc and clutch cover assembly. Finally, reinstall the trans axle.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Edgar / Jan 10, 2022