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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Pass the transmission harness assembly through the hole in transmission case.
    Fig 1: Passing Transmission Harness Assembly Through Hole In Transmission Case
    G05657613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the control valve connector and the grounding cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Connector And Grounding Cable
    G05657614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05002534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fill the 3 holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 4: Locating Bolt Holes In Transmission Case
    G05002555Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the front vehicle speed sensor and torque converter turbine speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb) 

  7. Connect the connector to the rear vehicle speed sensor.
  8. Install the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
    NOTE: Use a new copper washer.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    T3: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying ATF Inlet And Outlet Pipes
    G04994105Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft .>
  11. Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes, and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)

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

  12. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

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

  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Attach the transmission harness connector to the stay.
  15. Install the pitching stopper. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System.>
  16. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber .>

  17. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler .>

  18. Pour in ATF.

    < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .>

  19. Bleed the air of control valve.

    < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE .>

  20. Check the level and leaks of the ATF. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .>
  21. Execute the learning control promotion.

    < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>

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