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Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. When having overhauled the transmission body, refer to "Preparation for overhaul". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL>PROCEDURE .
  2. Replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the transmission case cover (rear).

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

  4. Install the rear cushion rubber. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  5. Place the transmission body on the transmission jack.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
  6. Strike and bend the transmission hanger with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in contact with the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.
    G08317747Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the transmission body.
    NOTE:
    • Adjust the position and angle of the transmission jack and engine body if necessary.
    • Temporarily install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.
    G13600620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission rear crossmember. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>TRANSMISSION REAR CROSSMEMBER AND REAR CUSHION RUBBER .
  9. Remove the transmission jack.
  10. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  11. Connect the select cable to the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
    G13591814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    G13225470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the exhaust hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

  13. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13600632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  16. Remove ST (ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET and ENGINE SUPPORT).
  17. Install the torque converter to drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.
      G13600625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the six bolts securing the torque converter to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
    G11255516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>STARTER>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    1. Attach a new O-ring to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    2. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission body.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow any foreign materials to enter the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and the transmission body during installation.
    NOTE: Refer to "CVTF cooler (with warmer feature)" for the installation procedure when the transmission body is replaced. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>CVTF COOLER (WITH WARMER FUNCTION)>INSTALLATION .

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

  21. Install the engine ground.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    G11255520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the engine harness connector bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)

    G11255519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the transmission harness connector to the engine wiring harness.
  24. Install the engine rear hanger.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

  25. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  26. Shift the select lever to "P range".
  27. Connect the ground terminal to 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  28. Apply the parking brake.
  29. Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  30. Fill with CVTF. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>CVTF>REPLACEMENT .
  31. Perform the [Clear AT learning value] and [AT learning mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>AT LEARNING .
  32. When the transmission body or hypoid gear set was replaced, perform the [Rear differential inspection mode] using Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
  33. Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>ROAD TEST>INSPECTION .
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