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Transmission Mounting System: Installation

  1. PITCHING STOPPER 
    1. Install the pitching stopper.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 
      2. T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb) 
      Fig 1: Installing Pitching Stopper
      G00916389Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the air intake duct and cleaner case or the air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)

      Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case and INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.

    3. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

      Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.

    4. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  2. CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION RUBBER 
    1. Install the rear cushion rubber.
      1. Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 
    2. Install the rear crossmember.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb) 
      2. T2: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb) 
      Fig 2: Installing Rear Crossmember
      G00916390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the transmission jack.
    4. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
    5. Install the front and center exhaust pipes. (Non-TURBO model)

      Except U5 model 

      Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

      U5 model 

      Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    6. Install the center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
    7. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.