If doing a junk yard swap it shouldn't be any harder than any other transmission change out.

Will probably want to do it from the bottom.

I imagine the legacy and outback have different gearing ratios since they have different sized tires but if it's really that much cheaper you can change the diff too.

 

looks like you can only get the right one out of a 2011-12 2.5 outback.

or 2011-12 legacy. (or LGT)

https://www.quirkparts.com/oem-parts/subaru-trans-axle-31000ah780/

but not any 3.6 6 cylinder,...or a 2010, or a 2013-14.

new / seems ...pricey. although you might call a dealer and ask about a factory re-man. or a price on fix to what you got.

 

So with these Vintage Subarus (2011) Do folks drop the transmission without taking out the engine? Or is engine removal required?

 

So with these Vintage Subarus (2011)

Top Kek.

You just upset a lot of people around here by telling them that Gen 2s are 20 years old now.

Gen 1's can apply for classic tags.

You can lower the transmission out from the bottom of the car without taking the engine out of the car.

 

So My CVT in my 2011 (160K) has the nasty squeal... Its been going on for 1.5 months... And its perhaps Getting a bit worse...

Out of curiosity and to have the information out there (here), what is the history on the CVT?:

160k miles or kms?

Has the fluid ever been changed from it?

Towing? Deep water crossings?

Thanks!

Also, as long as you have clearance and a good support, should be able to get it out from underneath with a floorjack and an adapter plate. I'm sure it will be tight! Good luck!

 

Building on mjohnson's line of questioning... what's there to lose doing a couple of drain and fills with fresh fluid to see if the condition resolves? It obviously won't reverse any mechanical damage but if the slipping is caught early enough I'd think fresh fluid could improve your condition.