Oil Pump: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Assemble the drive pinion assembly to the oil pump housing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to bend the shims.
- Be careful not to force the pinion against the housing bore.
Tighten four bolts to secure the roller bearing.
Tightening torque:
1. 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Four Bolts To Secure The Roller Bearing
Install two oil seals to the oil seal retainer with ST.
CAUTION:
- Always discard old oil seals, and install new ones.
- Pay attention to the orientation of the oil seals.
ST 499247300 INSTALLER

Fig 2: Installing Oil Seals To The Oil Seal Retainer
Attach O-ring to the oil seal retainer with vaseline. Install the seal to the oil pump housing bore.
CAUTION: Always discard old O-rings and install new ones.

Fig 3: Attaching O-Ring To The Oil Seal Retainer
Install the oil seal retainer taking care not to damage the oil seal lips. Then secure with three bolts.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is fitted correctly in position.

Tightening torque:
1. 7 N.m (0.7kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 4: Installing Oil Seal Retainer
Secure the housing with two nuts and the bolt.
Tightening torque:
1. 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Securing Oil Pump Housing
Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire torque converter clutch case mating surface.
Liquid gasket:
1. THREE BOND 1215
NOTE: Make sure that the rubber seal and seal pipe are fitted in position.

Fig 6: Applying Liquid Gasket To Torque Converter Clutch Case Mating Surface
Install the torque converter clutch case assembly to the transmission case assembly, and secure with six bolts and four nuts.
CAUTION: When installing, be careful not to damage the torque converter clutch case bushing and oil seal.

Tightening torque:
1. 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Case Assembly To Transmission Case Assembly
Without VTD: Install reduction driven gear. See Reduction Driven Gear .
With VTD: Install reduction driven gear. See Reduction Driven Gear .
Combine the extension case with the transmission case, and install vehicle speed sensor 1 (rear). See INSTALLATION .
Install air breather hose.
Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.

Fig 8: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector
Install the oil cooler pipe. See INSTALLATION .
Install the oil charger pipe with O-ring. See INSTALLATION .
Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing.

Normal protrusion A:
1. 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
  
  Fig 9: Inserting Input Shaft
Install the torque converter clutch assembly. See INSTALLATION .

Fig 10: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Assembly