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Clutch Disc and Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: The illustration below is for a 5MT non-turbo model. However, perform the same procedures for models other than 5MT non-turbo model as well.
  1. Insert the ST into the clutch disc and attach to the flywheel by inserting the ST end into pilot bearing.
    NOTE: When installing the clutch disc, be careful to attach in the correct direction.

    ST 499747100 CLUTCH DISC GUIDE

    Fig 1: Inserting ST Into Clutch Disc
    G05669707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the clutch cover to the flywheel and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the clutch cover to the flywheel, position the clutch cover so that the distance between unbalance marks (• paint marks) is at least 120°. (The unbalance marks • indicate the directions of residual unbalance.)
    • Note the front and rear of the clutch disc when installing.
    • Tighten the clutch cover installing bolts gradually. Each bolt should be tightened to the specified torque in a crisscross order.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Clutch Cover Bolts
    G05669708Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the ST.

    ST 499747100 CLUTCH DISC GUIDE

  4. Install the transmission assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION - 5MT , Manual Transmission Assembly . > < Ref. to INSTALLATION - 6MT , Manual Transmission Assembly . >