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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the front cushion rubbers.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    Fig 1: Positioning Engine In Engine Compartment
    G03827955Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
  4. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03827956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  6. Remove the garage jack.
  7. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2:58N.m (5.9kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03827957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ST from converter case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  9. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  10. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine using a socket wrench.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch housing.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

      Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G03827958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog the service hole plug and prevent foreign matters from being mixed.
  11. Install the power steering pump on bracket.
    1. Install the power steering pump on bracket, and tighten the bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lb) 

      Fig 5: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
      G03827959Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the power steering switch connector.
      Fig 6: Connecting Power Steering Switch Connector
      G03827960Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the front side belt and adjust it. < Ref. to , FRONT SIDE BELT, INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
  12. Lift-up the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03827961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    75 N.m (7.6kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts are securely installed.
    Fig 8: Tightening Bolts Which Install Front Cushion Rubber To Crossmember
    G03827962Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the following hoses:
    1. Fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
  18. Connect the following connectors:
    1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
    2. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (U5 model)
    3. Rear oxygen sensor connector
    4. Engine ground cable

      Tightening torque: 

      14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb) 

    5. Engine harness connectors
    6. Generator connector and terminal
    7. A/C compressor connector
  19. Install the air intake chamber stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

  20. Install the A/C pressure hoses.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Tube. >

  21. Install the radiator to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
  22. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
  23. Install the under cover.
  24. Install the battery in the vehicle, and connect cables.
  25. Fill engine coolant.

    < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

  26. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary.

    < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >

  27. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure. >
  28. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
  29. Take off the vehicle from a lift.
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