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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Install rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.

    Tightening torque:  38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 ft-lb)

  2. Install ST to torque converter clutch case.

    ST 498277200:  STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Installing Stopper Set To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G02862470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install transmission onto engine.
    1. Gradually raise transmission with transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Raising Transmission With Transmission Jack
      G02862471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
  4. Install transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G02862472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Take off transmission jack.
  6. Tighten nuts and bolts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

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

    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts And Bolts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G02862473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect engine and transmission.
    1. Remove ST from torque converter clutch case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing ST.

      ST 498277200:  STOPPER SET

    2. Install starter. Refer to INSTALLATION under STARTER .
    3. Tighten bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.

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

    Fig 5: Tightening Bolt Which Holds Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G02862474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.

      ST 499977300:  CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

      Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

      Fig 6: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G02862475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog plug onto service hole.
  10. Remove ST.
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tool
    G02862476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. TV:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
    Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G02862477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lift-up the vehicle.

    Install front drive shafts into transmission.

    1. Lift-up the vehicle.
    2. Install front drive shaft into transmission.
    3. Drive spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Always use a new spring pin.
    Fig 9: Driving Spring Pin Into Chamfered Hole Of Drive Shaft
    G02862478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install ball joint into housing.
  14. Connect stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten bolts.
    CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
    Fig 10: Connecting Stabilizer Link To Transverse Link
    G02862479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install shift select cable onto select lever. Refer to INSTALLATION under SELECT CABLE .
  16. Install ATF level gauge guide, and connect ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 11: Installing ATF Level Gauge Guide And Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
    G02862480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install propeller shaft.
  18. Install heat shield cover.
    Fig 12: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G02862481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler. Refer to INSTALLATION under FRONT EXHAUST PIPE , REAR EXHAUST PIPE and MUFFLER .
  20. Install under cover.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install ATF level gauge.
    Fig 13: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G02862482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  24. Install air cleaner case stay.

    Tightening torque:  16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

  25. Install air cleaner case. Refer to INSTALLATION under AIR CLEANER CASE .
  26. Install air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION under AIR INTAKE DUCT .
  27. Connect battery ground terminal.
  28. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .
  29. Take off vehicle from lift arms.
  30. Check select lever operation.

    Refer to INSPECTION under INHIBITOR SWITCH  .

  31. Check the ATF level. refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .
  32. Check the vehicle on the road test.. Refer to ROAD TEST  .