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Transmission Mounting System: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Attach the rear cushion rubber to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Rear Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts (View 2 Of 2)
    G07913367Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    G06654390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the transmission jack.
  4. Install the heat shield cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G06651705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.
  6. Connect the battery ground terminal.