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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the front differential assembly to the converter case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the converter case (especially the mating surface of the differential side retainer).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Assembly
    G08564101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the O-rings to the left and right side differential retainers.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  3. Install the differential side retainers using ST. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
    NOTE: ST WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  4. Adjust the backlash of the front differential. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
  5. Install the lock plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Plate
    G08564102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the seal pipe to the converter case.
    NOTE: Use a new seal pipe.
    Fig 3: Identifying Converter Case Seal Pipe
    G08564103Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the converter case to the transmission case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Converter Case. >
  8. Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.
    Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Harness Connector
    G08564104Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the ATF cooler pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  10. Install the oil charge pipe together with an O-ring. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  11. Apply ATF to the O-ring, insert the input shaft while rotating the shaft slowly by hand, and check the amount of protrusion.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Input Shaft Protrusion
    G05002576Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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