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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Replace the differential side oil seal with a new part. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal . >
  2. Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb) 

  3. Attach the ST to the converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Identifying ST To Converter Case
    G05002491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission onto the engine.
    1. Lift-up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Installing Transmission Onto Engine
      G05002490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the stud bolt on the engine side into the transmission bolt hole.
    3. While lifting up the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward to joint them together.
  5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N-m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb) 

    T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts Tightening Torques
    G05326558Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the transmission jack.
  7. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten the bolt of the 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. Tighten the bolts which hold the right upper side of the transmission to engine.

      Tightening torque: 

      50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Bolts Which Hold Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the attachment bolt.
    • Be careful not to drop the removed bolt into the converter case.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch assembly to the drive plate.
    2. Tighten all the bolts by gradually rotating the crank sprocket to the same direction as the engine rotates.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

      Fig 6: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch Assembly To Drive Plate
      G05002480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
  12. Install the starter.

    <Ref. INSTALLATION , Starter. >

  13. Remove the ST.
    Fig 7: Identifying ST
    G04994049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

  15. Install the throttle body.

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body. >

  16. 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 8: Identifying Pitching Stopper Tightening Torque
    G04994067Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift-up the vehicle.
  18. Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
  19. Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
  20. Attach the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 9: Identifying ST 28399SA010 Oil Seal Protector
    G05002499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Align the spline portion of front drive shaft with the serration of the differential bevel gear to insert, and remove the ST.

    ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

  22. Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing.
    Fig 10: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission Securely By Pressing Front Housing
    G05002500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the ball joint to the front housing.
  24. Tighten the attachment bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Identifying Attachment Bolts
    G04994054Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Attach the stabilizer link to the transverse link.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Attaching Stabilizer Link To Transverse Link
    G04994053Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.

    <Ref. INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >

  27. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the pipe.
    Fig 13: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
    G04994072Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install the ATF level gauge guide.
  29. Install the propeller shaft.

    <Ref. INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >

  30. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.

    (Non-turbo model)

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

    (Turbo model)

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

  31. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)

    <Ref. INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

  32. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) <Ref. INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  33. Install the under cover.
  34. Lower the lift.
  35. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 14: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G05002503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  37. Install the air cleaner case stay. (Non-turbo model)

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11. 6 ft-lb) 

  38. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >

  39. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Inter-cooler. >

  40. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
  41. Fill ATF from the oil charger pipe. <Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  42. Check the ATF level. <Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  43. Lower the vehicle from lift.
  44. Check the select lever operation.

    <Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch . >

  45. Execute the learning control promotion. <Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , Operation, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  46. Perform the road test.

    <Ref. to ROAD TEST . >

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