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Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

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  1. Install the rear vehicle speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G05668784Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G05668772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  5. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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 . >

  7. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  10. Check the level and leaks of ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >