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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Install rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
    1. Tightening torque:  39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft-lb)
  2. Install ST to torque converter clutch case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 1: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G02960413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install transmission onto engine.
    1. Gradually raise transmission with transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Raising Transmission With Transmission Jack
      G02960414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
  4. Install transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft-lb)
      Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
      G02960415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Take off transmission jack.
  6. Tighten nuts and bolts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts & Bolts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine (2.5 L Model)
    G02960416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts & Bolts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine (3.0 L Model)
    G02960417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect engine and transmission.
    1. Remove ST from torque converter clutch case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    2. Install starter.

      Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.

    3. Tighten bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.
      1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 6: Tightening Nuts & Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine (2.5 L Model)
    G02960418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Tightening Nuts & Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine (3.0 L Model)
    G02960419Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Tighten bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine by using ST.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.

      ST 499977300 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

      1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
      Fig 8: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G02960420Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog plug onto service hole.
  10. Remove ST.
    Fig 9: Removing Special Tool
    G02960421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install pitching stopper.
    Fig 10: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G02960422Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lift-up the vehicle.

    Install front drive shafts into transmission.

    1. Lift-up the vehicle.
    2. Install front drive shaft into transmission.
    3. New drive spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.
      Fig 11: Installing Spring Pin Into Chamfered Hole Of Drive Shaft
      G02960423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install ball joint into housing.
  14. Connect stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten bolts.
    NOTE: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
    Fig 12: Connecting Stabilizer Link To Transverse Link
    G02960424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install shift select cable onto select lever. Refer to INSTALLATION , Select Cable.
  16. Install ATF level gauge guide, and connect ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 13: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
    G02960425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install propeller shaft.

  18. Install heat shield cover.
    Fig 14: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G02960426Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler.

    2.5 Model 

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.

    3.0 Model 

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.

  20. Install under cover.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install ATF level gauge.
    Fig 15: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G02960427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Transmission harness connectors
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  24. Install air cleaner case stay.
    1. Tightening torque:  16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  25. Install air cleaner case or air intake chamber.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.

  26. Install air intake duct.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. (2.5L Model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. (3.0 L Model)

  27. Connect battery ground cable.
  28. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.

    Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .

  29. Take off vehicle from lift arms.
  30. Check select lever operation.

    Refer to INSPECTION  , Inhibitor Switch.

  31. Check the ATF level.

    Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .

  32. Check the vehicle on the road tester.

    Refer to ROAD TEST  .