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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the 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: Install ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G01998798Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the transmission onto engine.
    1. Gradually raise the transmission using a transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Installing Transmission Onto Engine
      G01998799Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
  4. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G01998800Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Take off the transmission jack.
  6. Tighten the 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
    G01998801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the engine and transmission.
    1. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into torque converter clutch case when removing ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    2. Install the starter. See INSTALLATION , Starter.
    3. Tighten the bolt which holds upper right side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Tightening Bolt Holding Upper Right Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G01998802Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the torque converter clutch onto drive plate.
    1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    2. Rotate the engine using ST and tighten other bolts.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the bolts into torque converter clutch housing.

      Turbo Model 

      1. ST 499977400 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH

      Non-Turbo Model 

      1. ST 499977100 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH

      Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

      Fig 6: Rotating Engine Using ST & Tighten Other Bolts
      G01998803Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog the service hole with a plug.
  10. Remove the ST.
    Fig 7: Removing ST
    G01998804Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)
    Fig 8: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G01998805Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lift up the vehicle.

    Install the front drive shafts into transmission.

    1. Lift up the vehicle.
    2. Install the front drive shafts into transmission.
    3. Drive the spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.
      Fig 9: Driving Spring Pin Into Chamfered Hole Of Drive Shaft
      G01998806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the ball joint into housing.
  14. Connect the stabilizer to transverse link and tighten the bolts.
    NOTE: Discard the removed self-locking nut and replace with a new one.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
    Fig 10: Connecting Stabilizer To Transverse Link & Tightening Bolts
    G01998807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the shift select cable onto select lever. See INSTALLATION , Select Cable.
  16. Install the ATF level gauge guide and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 11: Installing ATF Level Gauge Guide & Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses To Pipe
    G01998808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the propeller shaft. See INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
  18. Install the heat shield cover (if equipped).
  19. Install the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler (Non-turbo model). See INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  20. Install the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler (Turbo model). See INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  21. Install the under cover.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 12: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G01998809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Connect the following connectors:
    1. Transmission harness connector
    2. Transmission ground terminal
  25. Install the air cleaner case stay (Non-turbo model)
    1. Tightening torque:  16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  26. Install the air cleaner case (Non-turbo model). See INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  27. Install the air intake duct (Non-turbo model). See INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
  28. Install the intercooler (Turbo model). See INSTALLATION , Intercooler.
  29. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  30. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.
    1. Recommended fluid:  Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
    2. Fluid capacity:  9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 7.4 - 7.7 Imp qt)
  31. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
  32. Check the select lever operation. See INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.
  33. Check the ATF level. See ATF .
  34. Test the vehicle on the road. See ROAD TEST .
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