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Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the detention spring to transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Detent Spring
    G05002849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever And Bolt
    G05002851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Identifying Range Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G04990699Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert the spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Identifying Spring Pin To Manual Plate
    G05002847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the control valve assembly and oil pan. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

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

  8. Install the inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Harness And Transmission Harness
    G04990701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning it lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.

    Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97-2.17 in) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Torque Converter Input Shaft Dimension
    G04990427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >