Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the detention spring to transmission case.
1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Detention Spring To Transmission Case
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Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolt.
1. Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever
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Insert the manual plate and parking rod.

Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate & Parking Rod
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Insert the spring pin to manual plate.

Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
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Install the control valve assembly and oil pan. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
Install the pitching stopper bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
Install the inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. Refer to INHIBITOR SWITCH .
Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.

Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector Into Stay
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Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Insert the input shaft while turning it lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.
1. Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
Fig 6: Inserting Input Shaft
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .