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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new one. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. >
  2. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Installing ST To Converter Case Using Stopper Set ST 498277200
    G03807341Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission onto engine.
    1. Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Installing Transmission Onto Engine
      G03807342Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
  5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 

    T2: 70 N.m (7.2 kgf-m, 51.7ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G03807343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Take off the transmission jack.
  7. Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts And Bolts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03807344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the engine and transmission.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    2. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
    3. Tighten the bolt which holds the right upper side of transmission to engine.

      Tightening torque: 

      50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

      Fig 5: Tightening Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G03807345Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the torque converter clutch ASSY to drive plate.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch ASSY to drive plate.
    2. Tighten the other bolts while rotating the crankshaft sprocket by using ST.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

      Fig 6: Rotating Crankshaft Sprocket By Using ST
      G03807346Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog the plug onto service hole.
  11. Remove the ST.
    Fig 7: Removing ST
    G03807347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03807348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lift-up the vehicle.
  14. Replace the front drive shaft circlip with a new one.
  15. Apply a coat grease to the lip of oil seal.
  16. Install the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 9: Installing Oil Seal Protector ST 28399SA010 To Side Retainer
    G03807349Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Insert the front drive shaft by aligning spline part of front drive shaft and serration part of differential bevel gear, and then remove the ST.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

  18. Insert the front drive shaft to transmission securely by pressing front housing.
    Fig 10: Inserting Front Drive Shaft To Transmission
    G03807350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Connect the ball joint into front housing.
  20. Tighten the installing bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Tightening Installing Bolts
    G03807351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the stabilizer link from transverse link.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Installing Stabilizer Link From Transverse Link
    G03807352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the shift select cable onto select lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  23. Install the ATF level gauge guide and level gauge, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 13: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
    G03807353Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  25. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  26. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.

    (Non-turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >

    (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >

  27. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  28. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  29. Install the under cover.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 14: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G03807354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  33. Install the air cleaner case stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

  34. Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Resonator Chamber. >
  35. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  36. Connect the battery ground cable.
  37. Pour ATF into the ATF charge pipe. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  38. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  39. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
  40. Check select lever operation. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >
  41. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  42. Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , Operation, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  43. Check the road test. < Ref. to ROAD TEST . >
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