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Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the detention spring to transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Inserting Range Select Lever, And Tightening Bolt
    G03750815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 2: Inserting Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G03750816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert the spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 3: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
    G03750817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the control valve assembly and oil pan. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION . >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to , INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 4: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G03750818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION . >
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning it lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 5: Inserting Input Shaft While Turning It Lightly By Hand And Verifying Protrusion Amount
    G03750819Courtesy 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 . >