Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

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

39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 1: Identifying ST 498277200 Stopper Set
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
  
  Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transmission
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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.
Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the transmission jack.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the 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
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Tighten the bolt of the housing cover.
Lower the lift.
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 upper side of the transmission to the engine.
  Tightening torque:
  
  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine Bolts
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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 attachment bolts 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, 18.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch Assembly To Drive Plate
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
Install the starter.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter .>
Remove the ST.

Fig 7: Identifying ST
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Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install the throttle body.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body .>
Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift up the vehicle.
Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
Attach the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 9: Attaching ST To Side Retainer
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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
Insert the front drive shaft into transmission securely by pressing the front housing.

Fig 10: Inserting Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission Securely By Pressing Front Housing
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Connect the ball joint to the front housing.
Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:

49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Ball Joint Bolt
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Attach the stabilizer link to the transverse link.
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Disconnecting/Connecting Stabilizer Link From/To Transverse Link
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Install the shift select cable onto select lever.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable.>
Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the pipe.

Fig 13: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
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Install the oil charge pipe.
Install the propeller shaft.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft .>
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Non-turbo model
  < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler .>
- Turbo model
  < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler .>
Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe .>
Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe .>
Install the under cover.
Lower the lift.
Install the ATF level gauge.

Fig 14: Installing ATF Level Gauge
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Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
Install the air intake chamber stay. (Non-turbo model)
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber .>
Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler .>
Connect the ground cable to the battery.
Fill ATF from the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .>
Check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .>
Lower the vehicle from lift.
Check the select lever operation.
< Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.>
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE .>
Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Perform the road test.
< Ref. to ROAD TEST .>