Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal.
1. Remove the oil seal by using flat tip screwdriver etc.
2. Install a new oil seal using ST.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE:
- Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
- Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Installer
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Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 2: Attaching ST To Converter Case
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Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
2. Engage at the spline.
Install the engine mounting bolt and nut (lower side).
Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nut (Lower Side)
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Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Rear Crossmember
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Remove the transmission jack.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine mounting bolt (upper side).
Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt (Upper Side)
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Remove the ST from converter case.
Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.
Install the torque converter to drive plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
- Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
1. Install the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
2. Install all four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
3. Install the service hole.
Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Remove the ST and install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
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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 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Lift up the vehicle.
Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 8: Setting ST To Side Retainer
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Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.
Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Inlet And Outlet Pipes
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Insert the ball joint into housing. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint.
Install the front stabilizer bracket. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer.
Install the clutch housing cover securing bolts.

Fig 10: Installing Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts
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Fig 11: Identifying Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts
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Install the front crossmember support plate. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Crossmember Support Plate.
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
Install the shift select cable. Refer to INSTALLATION , Select Cable.
Install the turbine speed sensor 1 and harness, and then connect the connector.
Tightening torque: 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Rotating Turbine Speed Sensor
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Install the oil charge pipe.
NOTE: Use new bolts.

Tightening torque: 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Oil Charge Pipe And Bolts
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Install the heat shield cover.

Fig 14: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Install the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the air cleaner case. (Turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
Install the air intake duct. (Turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Connect the following connectors.
- Turbo model
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harness Connector (Turbo Model)
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- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Front/Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harness Connector (Non-Turbo Model)
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Install the engine hanger. (Turbo model)

Fig 17: Identifying Engine Hanger (Turbo Model)
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Install the engine hanger rear, and then connect the engine harness connector. (Non-turbo model)

Fig 18: Identifying Engine Harness Connector And Engine Hanger Rear
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Install the water bypass pipe. (Turbo model)

Fig 19: Identifying Water By-Pass Pipe (Turbo Model)
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Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.
Install the air intake chamber and intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.
Install the collector cover.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
Execute the learning control promotion. Refer to PROCEDURE , Learning Control.
Perform the inspection at the end of repair work, and make sure there is no faulty as below;
- Excessive shift shock
- Oil leakage from the transmission body, etc.
- Occurrence of noise caused by interference etc.