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Converter Case: Installation

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

    ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

    Fig 1: Fitting Oil Seal To Converter Case
    G05022334Courtesy 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. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket On Matching Surface Of Converter Case
    G05022335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.
    NOTE: Use new bolts for the oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    Oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe 

    38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb) 

    Other than above 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX®).

    ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Three Converter Case Mounting Bolts (Torx®)
    G05668863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G05022243Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission harness connector to 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 charge pipe with O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  13. Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  14. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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