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Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
    1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Detention Spring To Transmission Case
    G00936499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
    1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever, And Tighten Bolt
    G00936500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G00936501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
    G00936502Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install control valve assembly and oil pan. < Ref. to B: INSTALLATION . >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install pitching stopper bracket.
    1. Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 
  8. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to 13. INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G00936503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install air breather hose. < Ref. to B: INSTALLATION . >
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.
    1. Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 
    Fig 6: Inserting Input Shaft
    G00936504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >