Subaru's Auto-Transmission Nightmare: Look Inside the 5EAT Carnage!

This video demonstrates the teardown / disassembly of the 5EAT (5AT) transmission found in 2005 2006 and 2007 2008 and up Outback Legacy GT and Tribecca Subaru vehicles.
IPT Performance Transmissions specializes in Subaru high performance automatics and Subaru built autos, as well a performance rebuild kits, modified valve body and high stall torque converters.
If you're selling or buying a Subaru or have one that's got transmission problems, be sure to watch this video to learn about the 5EAT auto- transmission and how to avoid some of the common problems. If you're experiencing any transmission problems, be sure to contact our experts at IPT Performance Transmissions for a free consultation!
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[@hazoorule]

Aww man after watching this video, the 5eat internals are so complicated. Kudos to you guys for your expertise in the 5eat

[@Mike_44]

What a great video! Than you so much for posting the whole teardown procedure.

[@thisguythatguy7472]

Watching this video because my 5eat making noise, trying to find the problem. Me understanding the breakdown- ‘But wait, there’s more’ lol

[@Iggysport1]

"Hey Mr Mechanic - I think my clutch has gone"........ "Well that'll be £10,000 please!!!" Haha. I've never seen so many clutch packs in one transmission box. Mental!

[@SciFly7]

Hey I've got a question again... you said that the low and coast clutches typically don't go bad, but what about the seals on the pistons behind them ? Subaru considers everything behind that support with the three torx bolts to be a "non-disassembly" part, just as they do with the direct and high clutch packs. Why is that ? They prefer you to buy a whole transmission case rather than just change seals or spend $700 on an individual clutch assembly ? Their "overhaul" seems to end at the support assembly. Strange.

[@kudakwashempundu6145]

I guess there is gonna be a rebuild video for us to enjoy 😁

[@iptperformancetrans]

Stay tuned..

[@mikev350z]

Looking foward to see this as well!!

[@iptperformancetrans]

We’re finishing up a Nissan 7AT performance build video very soon and next week or so we’ll have The 5EAT Build, followed by probably a couple of Subaru 4EAT videos

[@kudakwashempundu6145]

​@@iptperformancetranswatched the 7AT video, I enjoyed it thanks

[@iptperformancetrans]

@@kudakwashempundu6145 Thank you there’s a few. Check our Nissan playlist

[@kudakwashempundu6145]

Interesting to see inside a 5eat. Got a question is the later model 5eat with paddle shifters more robust than the early model? I don't see any shift kit for it does it have a shift kit or you can customise the valve body to give aggressive firmer shifts for those running high HP or looking for a long lasting transmission?

[@iptperformancetrans]

We can modify either valve body for performance applications, however, the 2005-2007 respond better to valve body modification

[@user-bv9ci5eo2s]

What are the common causes of hard shifting. Especially from 2nd to third.

[@DBravo29er]

Stock 2011 Outback 3.6R with 5EAT. Great video. My trans is actually shifting and operating great at 172k miles. What ATF fluid do you recommend? I have only used Subaru ATF HP and changed regularly; mine has always stayed bright cherry red and clear.

[@iptperformancetrans]

I recommend any reputable brand of Dexron VI spec fluid

[@andrewheeler607]

I have a Subaru legacy and the high low reverse clutch burn out 2 times now what could cause the problem

[@iptperformancetrans]

Does the drum have ring grooves cut into it?Did you air check it upon assembly?

[@andrewheeler607]

No I didn't

[@andrewheeler607]

Yes it have ring Grove

[@iptperformancetrans]

@@andrewheeler607 Id take the valve body off and air check everything before it’s disassembled again for starters

[@andrewheeler607]

@@iptperformancetrans ok thanks

[@gettykhethiwe2971]

Which clutch is for drive an reverse

[@Voy-T]

Forward Brake and Reverse Brake

[@neur0punk]

Вітання з України, дякую за відео. Дуже допомогло!

[@Tocaboca-si9im]

Where does the anti clunk spring goes

[@iptperformancetrans]

Stay tuned, we'll probably go a little into the rebuild and reassembly of the 5EAT in the future.

[@andrewheeler607]

Where did u take the anti clunk spring from

[@andrewheeler607]

Where was it located I recently take out all my clutches and saw that spring now I don't know where it fits

[@iptperformancetrans]

Contact us at the shop and we'll get you an illustration - info in the description.@@andrewheeler607

[@sullytrny]

JATCO - Japanese Automatic Transmission Company - junk

[@iptperformancetrans]

They make both good and bad transmissions, but we have these particular units performing up in the 600hp range, so it's a great starting point for a strong performance build.

[@sullytrny]

@iptperformancetrans In all fairness, they do make a decent transmission. It's just what people ask it to do, and then somebody like me who rebuilt them for 30 years has to deal with the pork supply chain. Blah, blah, blah applause enjoy. I was only lucky enough to end on the Mazda 4eat... fwd, slamming pumps and cluches thru the fenderwell... TH425 in a old cad is my speed

[@iptperformancetrans]

@@sullytrny Remember the 3254L? What a nightmare lol

[@iptperformancetrans]

@@sullytrny We used to call those Mazdas ECAT’s