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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: Pressing Oil Seal To Converter Case Using ST (499587100)
    G05022334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the differential assembly to the case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
  4. Install the right and left side retainers. < Refer 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 Liquid Gasket To Entire Matching Surface Of Converter Case
    G05022335Courtesy 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 mounting bolts (TORX®).

    ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH

    Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Tightening Converter Case Mounting Bolts
    G05022333Courtesy 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 Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05022243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Refer to INSTALLATION , AIR BREATHER HOSE. >
  11. Install the ATF filter pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , ATF COOLER PIPE & HOSE . >
  12. Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  13. Install the torque converter assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. >
  14. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Refer to INSTALLATION , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >