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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the garage jack.
  6. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Pitching Stopper Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08540282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 4: Connecting/Disconnecting Torque Converter Clutch Case Stopper Set
    G07911482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the starter. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  9. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      Fig 5: Tightening Bolts Holding Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G04998634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Fit the plug to service hole.
  10. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Install the power steering pump onto the engine.

      Tightening torque: 

      Refer to "COMPONENT" of "Power Steering" for the tightening torque. < Refer to  COMPONENT  , General Description. > 

      Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
      G05955114Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G08538645Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the front side belt. < Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
  11. Lift up the vehicle.
  12. Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
    NOTE: Make sure that the engine mounting nuts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mounting Nuts And Locator
    G05955136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Ground Cable Mounting Bolt
    G05955115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the joint pipe and front exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to INSTALLATION , Joint Pipe. >
  16. Install the turbocharger. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Turbocharger. >
  17. Install the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  18. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose, fuel return hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
    4. A/C pressure hose < Refer to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe. >
  19. Secure the generator cord using the clip (B) and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
    Fig 11: Identifying A/C Compressor, Connector And Clip
    G08540263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Connect the following connectors and terminals.
    1. Generator connector and terminal

      Tightening torque: 

      15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    2. Secondary air pump connector
  21. Install the engine harness connector to engine harness bracket, then connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector.
    Fig 12: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector
    G08570665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the intercooler. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  23. Install the radiator. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
  24. Install the coolant filler tank. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  25. Install the air cleaner case and air intake duct. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  26. Install the battery. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Battery. >
  27. Fill engine coolant. < Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  28. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Refer to REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure. >
  29. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  30. Install the collector cover.
  31. Change the bolt installation position from (B) to (A), then close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Identifying Front Hood Mounting Bolts
    G05955106Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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