Manual Transmission Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the rear cushion rubber to the transmission assembly.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26 ft-lb)
Install the transmission onto the engine.
1. Lift-up the transmission gradually using a transmission jack.
2. Loosen the turnbuckle of ST to return the engine to its original position.
3. Engage at the spline section.
NOTE: Be careful not to hit the main shaft against the clutch housing cover.
Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:

T1: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft-lb)

T2: 140 N.m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
Take out the transmission jack.
Tighten the nuts which hold the lower side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Bolts
Connect the transmission to the engine.
1. Install the starter.
  < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
2. Tighten the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Bolts
Remove the ST.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Assy
Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Pitching Stopper
Lift-up the vehicle.
Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
Replace the differential side retainer oil seal. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal. >
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

NOTE: Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after the removing the front drive shaft.

Fig 6: Installing Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
ST 28399SA010 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

Fig 7: Installing Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission
Install the ball joint of the lower arm.
Tightening torque:

49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Locating Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt
Attach the stabilizer link to the front arm.
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Attaching Stabilizer Link To Front Arm
Attach the gear shift rod and stay.
1. Attach the gear shift rod to the transmission.
  
  Fig 10: Attaching Gear Shift Rod And Stay
2. Attach the stay to the transmission.
Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Install the front exhaust pipe and the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model)< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the operating cylinder.
Tightening torque:

37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Operating Cylinder Bolts
Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission ground cable
  Tightening torque:
  
  13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
2. Neutral position switch connector
3. Back-up light switch connector
Fill transmission gear oil through the transmission level gauge hole.
Install the air intake chamber stay. (Non-turbo model)
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
Install the air intake chamber and air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Take off the vehicle from lift arms.