FixVault
Home › Subaru › 2001 › Outback Base, Automatic › Repair and Diagnosis › External Pages › Different car › Section 124 (Engine Mechanical (H4SO)) › Engine Assembly › Installation

Engine Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install front cushion rubbers.
    1. Tightening torque:  34 N.m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.3 ft-lb)
  2. Install engine onto transmission.
    1. Position engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc. 
      Fig 1: Installing Engine Onto Transmission
      G02960108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Apply a small amount of grease to spline of main shaft. (MT model)
  3. Tighten bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
      Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G02960109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Removing Lifting Device & Wire Ropes
    G02960110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove garage jack.
  6. Install pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G02960111Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove ST from torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  8. Install starter. Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.
  9. Install torque converter clutch onto drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley by using ST.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing. 

      ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

      1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
        Fig 5: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Onto Drive Plate
        G02960112Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog plug onto service hole.
  10. Install power steering pump on bracket.
    1. Install power steering tank on bracket.
      Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Tank On Bracket
      G02960113Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install power steering pump on bracket, and tighten bolts.
      1. Tightening torque:  20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
        Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
        G02960114Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten bolt which installs power steering pump bracket, and install spark plug codes.
      Fig 8: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
      G02960115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Intake front side V-belt, and adjust it.
      Fig 9: Installing Intake Front Side V-Belt
      G02960116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install resonator chamber.
    1. Tightening torque:  32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
      Fig 10: Installing Resonator Chamber
      G02960117Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Tighten nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
      Fig 11: Tightening Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G02960118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Tighten nuts which install front cushion rubber onto crossmember.
    1. Tightening torque:  85 N.m (8.7kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)
    CAUTION: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed. 
    Fig 12: Tightening Front Cushion Rubber Nuts Onto Crossmember
    G02960119Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install front and center exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
  14. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
  15. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Engine ground terminals
      1. Tightening torque:  14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
    2. Engine harness connectors
    3. Alternator connector and terminal
    4. A/C compressor connectors
    5. Power steering pressure switch
  16. Connect the following cables.
    1. Accelerator cable
    2. Cruise control cables (With cruise control)
    CAUTION: After connecting each cable, adjust them. 
  17. Install air cleaner case stay.
    1. Tightening torque:  16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  18. Install A/C pressure hoses. Refer to INSTALLATION , Flexible Hose.
  19. Install radiator to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
  20. Install ATF cooler pipe to body. Refer to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
  21. Install air intake duct and cleaner case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct and INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  22. Install under cover.
  23. Install battery in the vehicle, and connect cables.
  24. Fill coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  25. Check ATF level and correct if necessary. (AT model) Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  26. Charge A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to OPERATION , Refrigerant Charging Procedures.
  27. Remove front hood stay, and close front hood.
  28. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
About FixVault