Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

Replace the differential side oil seal with a new part.
NOTE: When a new oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission assembly.
Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)
Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 1: Identifying ST To Converter Case
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift-up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission
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2. Engage at the spline section.
3. While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, and then tilt the engine forward.
Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)

T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember
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Remove the transmission jack.
Tighten the bolts which hold the lower side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Gasket Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Install the clutch housing cover bolts.
Lower the lift.
Connect the engine and transmission.
1. Remove the ST from converter case.
  NOTE: When removing the ST, be careful not to drop it into converter case.
  
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
2. Install the starter.
  < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
3. Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to engine.
  Tightening torque:
  
  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Gasket Upper Side Of Transmission
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Install the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
2. Place the wrench on the crank pulley bolt, and remove all the bolts while rotating the crank pulley a little bit at a time.
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Housing Bolts
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
4. Install the V-belt cover.
Remove the ST.

Fig 7: Fitting Plug To Service Hole
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Install the engine harness bracket.
Tightening torque:

T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

T2: 36 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Harness Bracket
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Install the harness connector to engine harness bracket, then connect the harness.
Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Harness Connector
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Install the throttle body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body. >
Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1:50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Replace the circlip of the front drive shaft with a new part.
Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
Attach the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Seal Protector
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Align and insert the spline of the front drive shaft to the splines of the differential bevel gear, and remove the ST.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
Insert the front drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the front housing from the outside.

Fig 12: Identifying Front Housing
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Install the ball joint into the housing.
Tighten the attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Identifying Attachment Bolts
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Install the stabilizer to the crossmember.
NOTE:
- Install the bushing (on front crossmember side) while aligning it with the paint mark on the stabilizer.
- Make sure the bushing and stabilizer are marked with the same identification colors (paint mark) when installing.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Stabilizer
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Always tighten the rubber bushing locations with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
Install the shift select cable onto select lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
Install the oil charge pipe, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to the pipe.

Fig 15: Identifying Oil Charge Pipe
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Install the propeller shaft.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the heat shield cover.

Fig 16: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Install the front and center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover.
Lower the lift.
Install the ATF level gauge.

Fig 17: Identifying Plug
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Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
Install the air cleaner case stay.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
Install the air intake chamber.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
Install the air intake duct.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
From the gauge hole, add ATF until the fluid level is between the upper and lower level on the "COLD" side of the level gauge. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
Take off the vehicle from lift.
Check the differential gear oil level. < Ref. to DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL . >
Check the select lever operation.
< Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE . >
Check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
Perform the road test.
< Ref. to ROAD TEST . >