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Thanks. Makes sense, I’ve only seen the 580 mentioned and it seems that’s the form factor for most (or all) CVTs. If this transmission I have is a low mileage Subaru reman like I think I might bug GD wether the CANBUS or TCU would play with a different final drive.

If not...maybe one could swap the valve body/solenoid pack (or whatever it's called in the CVT) over to make it work? From what I understand there are just two models of CVT, TR580 and TR690. It seems the TR690 is used in turbo models and H6, where the TR580 is used in N/A applications. So if they are both N/A then maybe? I'm sure someone here has more specific experience than I do.

1. It’s leaking inside the tie rod boots. You need a new steering rack. 2. It’s leaking on top of the engine. Which means it’s either the pump or lines. Check behind and under the power steering pump on top of the block. It’s probably wet and pooled up. New aftermarket pumps leak all the time. They’re all low grade quality. Subaru units are low grade with age and miles, so used isn’t a great option if you’re paying labor. So don’t assume the pump is fine just be user it’s new. Being new makes me *suspect* it. If it’s leaking most shops give a 12 month 12,000 mile waarrahty and they should replace it. 3. steering lines: Follow the power steering lines to and from the reservoir yiure refilling. They can leak under the reservoir or at their opppsite terminal ends.