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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new one.
    NOTE: When a new oil seal has been installed, the replacement is not required.
  2. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Installing Converter Case Using Stopper SET 498277200
    G03831197Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission onto engine.
    1. Lift up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Lifting Up Transmission Gradually Using Transmission Jack
      G03831198Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
    3. Turn the screws of engine support while raising the transmission jack gradually, and tilt the engine forward.
  5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 

    T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G03831199Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Take off the transmission jack.
  7. Tighten the bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03831200Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Screw the bolts for the clutch housing cover.
  9. Lower the lift.
  10. Connect the engine and transmission.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    2. Install the starter.

      < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >

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

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Tightening Bolts Which Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G03831201Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the torque converter assembly to drive plate.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter assembly to drive plate.
    2. Insert the wrench to crank pulley bolt, and then tighten all bolts while slightly rotating the crank pulley.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

      Fig 6: Inserting Wrench To Crank Pulley Bolt And Then Tightening All Bolts While Slightly Rotating Crank Pulley
      G03831202Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
    4. Install the V-belt cover.
  12. Remove the ST.
    Fig 7: Removing ST
    G03831203Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the engine harness bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

    T2: 36 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Installing Engine Harness Bracket
    G03831204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the harness connector to engine harness bracket, and then connect the harness.
  15. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Installing Pitching Stopper Bracket
    G03831205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the throttle body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body. >
  17. 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 10: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G03831206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lift-up the vehicle.
  19. Replace the snap ring of front drive shaft with a new one.
  20. Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
  21. Install the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 11: Installing Oil Seal Lips Using ST Oil Seal Protector 28399SA010
    G03831207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Align the spline of front differential shaft to that of differential bevel gear for insertion, and remove them using ST.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

  23. Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing from outside.
    Fig 12: Inserting Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission
    G03831208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the ball joint into housing.
  25. Tighten the attachment bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Tightening Bolt
    G03831209Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the stabilizer to crossmember.
    NOTE:
    • Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) while aligning it with the paint mark on stabilizer.
    • Ensure the bushing and stabilizer have the same identification colors when installing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Identification Mark Stabilizer
    G03831210Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Always tighten the rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

  28. Install the shift select cable onto select lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  29. Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 15: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
    G03831211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install the propeller shaft.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >

  31. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 16: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G03831212Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.

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

  33. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

  34. Install the under cover.
  35. Lower the lift.
  36. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 17: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G03831213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  38. Install the air cleaner case stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

  39. Install the air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >

  40. Install the air intake duct.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >

  41. Using a gauge hole, add the ATF until the fluid level is found at the center between upper and lower levels of level gauge "COLD" side. < Ref. to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  42. Take off the vehicle from a lift.
  43. Check the level of differential gear oil. < Ref. to , DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL . >
  44. Check the select lever operation.

    < Ref. to , INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >

  45. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to , AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE . >
  46. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  47. Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  48. Perform the road test. < Ref. to , ROAD TEST . >
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