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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.
  3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03830478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  5. Remove the garage jack.
  6. 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, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03830479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  8. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  9. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine using a socket wrench.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

      Fig 3: Tightening Bolts Holding Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G03830480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the service hole plug (A) to prevent foreign matters from being mixed.
  10. Install the power steering pump on bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
    G03830481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lift-up the vehicle.
  12. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Tightening Bolts And Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03830482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts And Locator
    G03830483Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the front exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

    NOTE:
    • Be care not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes and crossmember on engine side.
    • Be care not to scratch the flange surface of front exhaust pipe with stud bolt on engine.
  15. Connect the ground cable.
    Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable
    G03830484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the under cover.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
    4. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
  19. Connect the following connectors:
    1. Engine ground terminals

      Tightening torque: 

      14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb) 

      Fig 8: Connecting Engine Ground Terminals
      G03830485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connectors
      G03830486Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Generator connector and terminal
    4. A/C compressor connector
    5. Power steering switch connector
  20. Install the A/C pressure hoses.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Tube. >

  21. Install the V-belts. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
  22. Install the radiator to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
  23. 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. >
  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. Install the collector cover.
  29. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
  30. Take off the vehicle from a lift.
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