Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the detent spring to the transmission case.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Detent Spring
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Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever
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Insert the manual plate and parking rod.

Fig 3: Identifying Range Select Lever, Manual Plate, Parking Rod And Bolt
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Drive the spring pin into the manual plate.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Straight Pin Of Manual Plate
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Install the oil pan and the control valve assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Refer to INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.

Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Harness Connector
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Install the air breather hose. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
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 6: Identifying Input Shaft Protrusion
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >