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Converter Case: Installation

  1. Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
  2. Press-fit the oil seal to converter case using ST. ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal To Converter Case Using Oil Seal Installer ST 499587100
    G03831781Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the differential assembly to case. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly. >
  4. Install the left and right side retainers. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
  5. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) 

    Fig 2: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Matching Surface Of Converter Case
    G03831782Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the three converter case aligning bolts (TORX®).

    ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Converter Case Aligning Bolts
    G03831783Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G03831784Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  11. Install the ATF filter pipe. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , ATF Filter. >
  12. Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  13. Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  14. Install the transmission assembly into vehicle. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >