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Automatic Transmission ASSY: Installation

  1. Installation of torque converter ASSY
    1. Engage the input shaft spline with the turbine liner spline.
      Fig 1: Engaging Input Shaft Spline With Turbine Liner Spline
      G08554520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage the stator shaft spline with the stator spline while turning the torque converter ASSY about 180° clockwise.
      NOTE: If it is difficult to engage the stator shaft spline with the stator spline, reverse the converter about 10 mm and then turn the torque converter ASSY again to engage the splines.
      Fig 2: Engaging Stator Shaft Spline With Stator Spline
      G08554521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Turn the torque converter ASSY clockwise to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear with the key groove of the torque converter ASSY.
      CAUTION: Do not press the torque converter ASSY excessively to engage it.
      Fig 3: Engaging Key Of Oil Pump Drive Gear With Key Groove Of Torque Converter Assy
      G08554522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Measure dimension A between the automatic transmission ASSY installing surface of the engine block and the torque converter installing surface of the drive plate.
      Fig 4: Measuring Dimension Between Automatic Transmission Assy And Torque Converter
      G08554523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Measure dimension B from the end face of the housing after the torque converter ASSY is installed to the converter set block, and check that it is larger than dimension A.

      Standard value: B = A + 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension From End Face Of Housing
      G08554524Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Installation of oil cooler pipe
    1. Install the oil cooler pipe with 2 bolts.

      Standard value: T=21N.m {214kgf.cm} {15.5ft.lbf}

    2. Install 2 new oil cooler hoses with 4 hose clamps.
  3. Installation of wiring harness
    1. Engage the 6 clamps and install the wiring harness to the automatic transmission ASSY.
    2. Connect the neutral start switch ASSY connector, transmission wire connector, and transmission revolution sensor (SP2) connector.
      NOTE: For the transmission wire connector, push up the lever until a sound indicating the claw is hooked is heard.
      Fig 6: Connecting Neutral Start Switch Assy Connector
      G08554525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation of automatic transmission ASSY
    1. Make sure that the knock pins are attached to 2 locations on the engine side.
    2. Keep the engine and the automatic transmission ASSY horizontal, then align the knock pins and the knock pin holes and tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the figure.
      Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transmission Assy Bolts
      G08554526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Standard value: T=50N.m {510kgf.cm} {36.9ft.lbf}

      CAUTION: Do not pry apart the automatic transmission ASSY with excessive force.
  5. Installation of engine mounting insulator RR No. 1
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator RR No. 1 to the automatic transmission ASSY with 4 bolts.

      Standard value: T=40N.m {408kgf.cm} {29.5ft.lbf}

  6. Installation of engine rear mounting member
    1. Install the engine rear mounting member with 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and 2 washers.

      Standard value: T=55N.m {561kgf.cm} {40.6ft.lbf} (nut)

      T=65N.m {663kgf.cm} {17.0ft.lbf} (bolt)

  7. Installation of exhaust pipe bracket
    1. Install the exhaust pipe bracket with 2 bolts.

      Standard value: T=23N.m {235kgf.cm} {17.0ft.lbf}

  8. Connection of floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1
    1. Install the grommet and spacer to the control shaft lever RH.
    2. Connect the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 to the control shaft lever RH and install the snap pin and the shaft.
    3. Set the select lever to N position.
    4. Insert a 0.3 mm thickness gauge between the select lever and the guide plate, and secure it with tape, etc.
      CAUTION: Keep the thickness gauge from entering the portion (arc) shown in the figure.
      Fig 8: Inserting Thickness Gauge Between Select Lever And Guide Plate
      G08554527Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Pull the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 toward the rear of the vehicle until it stops, then put it back 2 steps (to N position).
      Fig 9: Checking Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Sub-Assy
      G08554528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Temporarily install the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 with a nut while seating it on the flat surface of the swivel.
      CAUTION: Be sure to seat it by hand and temporarily tighten the nut.
    7. Tighten the nut with the arm COMPL lightly pressed toward the rear of the vehicle.

      Standard value: T=18N.m {184kgf.cm} {13.3ft.lbf}

      CAUTION:
      • Do not press the arm COMPL excessively.
      • Check that the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 remains seated on the flat surface of the swivel.
  9. Installation of transmission revolution sensor (NT) (refer to INSTALLATION  )
  10. Connection of oil cooler tube
    1. Tighten the oil cooler pipe together with the oil cooler tube with 2 bolts.

      Standard value: T=21N.m {214kgf.cm} {15.5ft.lbf}

  11. Installation of transmission oil cooler hose
    1. Install 2 new transmission oil cooler hoses with 4 hose clamps.
  12. Installation of exhaust pipe ASSY.

    (Refer to REMOVAL )

  13. Connection of automatic transmission ASSY
    1. Tighten the 2 connecting bolts on the automatic transmission ASSY.

      Standard value: T=50N.m {510kgf.cm} {36.9ft.lbf}

  14. Remove the SST.
  15. Installation of drive plate and torque converter setting bolt
    1. Install the drive plate and 6 torque converter setting bolts.

      Standard value: T=25N.m {255kgf.cm} {18.4ft.lbf}

      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to drop the drive plate and the torque converter setting bolts into the clutch housing.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive plate and the torque converter setting bolts.
  16. Installation of flywheel housing under cover
    1. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
  17. Installation of vacuum pipe
    1. Install the vacuum pipe with 2 bolts.

      Standard value: T=18N.m {184kgf.cm} {13.3ft.lbf}

  18. Connection of wiring harness
    1. Install the engine hanger No. 2 with 2 bolts.

      Standard value: T=21N.m {214kgf.cm} {15.5ft.lbf}

    2. Install the wiring harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

      Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {13.3ft.lbf}

    3. Engage the clamp to connect the wiring harness.
    4. Connect the 3 connectors.
      NOTE: For connector A, push down the lever until a sound indicating the claw is hooked is heard.
      Fig 10: Locating Wiring Harness Clamps
      G08554529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Engage the 4 clamps to connect the wiring harness to the intake manifold.
    6. Connect the ground wire with the bolt.

      Standard value: T=13N.m {133kgf.cm} {9.6ft.lbf}

    7. Connect the 2 connectors.
      NOTE: For connector A, push down the lever until a sound indicating the claw is hooked is heard.
      Fig 11: Locating Connector Claws
      G08554530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Installation of starter ASSY

    (Refer to INSTALLATION )

  20. Installation of air cleaner ASSY W/hose

    (Refer to INSTALLATION )

  21. Installation of stabilizer bar FR

    (Refer to INSPECTION )

  22. Installation of propeller shaft W/center bearing ASSY

    (Refer to INSTALLATION )

  23. Installation of under cover COMPL T/M (refer to COOLING SYSTEM (FA20) )
  24. Installation of under cover front AL (refer to COOLING SYSTEM (FA20) )
  25. Connection of battery ground terminal (refer to INSTALLATION )
  26. Check of select lever position (refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  27. Filling of automatic transmission fluid (Refer to ADJUSTMENT  )
  28. Check of exhaust gas leakage (refer to COOLING SYSTEM (FA20) )
  29. Initialization when removing/installing battery terminals

    (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )