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Converter Case: Installation

  1. Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
  2. Press-fit the new oil seal to converter case using ST.

    ST 398437700 DRIFT

    Fig 1: Pressing-Fit New Oil Seal To Converter Case Using ST
    G05002654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front differential assembly to the case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly.>
  4. Install the right and left side retainers. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.>
  5. Install new seal pipe to converter case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Seal Pipe To Converter Case
    G05657733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install new rubber pipe to converter case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Pipe To Converter Case
    G05657734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Matching Surface Of Converter Case
    G05657735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the converter case assembly without damaging the bushing and oil seal.
    NOTE: Use new bolts to the oil charge pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    Oil charge pipe 

    38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb) 

    Parts other than the oil charge pipe 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Converter Case Assembly
    G04990503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.>
  11. Install the ATF cooler pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.>
  12. Install the oil charger pipe along with the O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe.>
  13. Insert the input shaft while rotating it lightly by hand, and then check the amount of protrusion.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Normal Protrusion
    G04990427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>
  15. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
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