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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal.
    1. Remove the oil seal by using flat tip screwdriver etc.
    2. Install a new oil seal using ST.

      ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

      NOTE:
      • Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
      • Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
      Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal Using ST (18675AA000 Differential Side Oil Seal Installer)
      G05002510Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 2: Attaching ST (498277200 Stopper Set) To Converter Case
    G05002491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the transmission onto the engine.
    1. Lift up the transmission gradually using transmission jack.
    2. Engage at the spline.
  4. Install the engine mounting bolt and nut (lower side).

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Engine Mounting Bolt And Nut (Lower Side)
    G05022208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Rear Crossmember Bolts
    G05022207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the transmission jack.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the engine mounting bolt (upper side).

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting Bolt (Upper Side)
    G05022197Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the ST from converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

  10. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
  11. Install the torque converter to drive plate.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to drop bolts into converter housing.
    • Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
    1. Install the bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
    2. Install all four bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time.
    3. Install the service hole.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  12. Remove the ST and install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket
    G05668728Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper Nut Tightening Torque
    G05668748Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lift up the vehicle.
  15. Set the ST to side retainer.

    ST 28399SA000 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

    Fig 8: Identifying ST 28399SA000 Oil Seal Protector
    G05002499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the front drive shaft into the transmission.
    NOTE: Replace the circlip of drive shaft with a new part.
  17. Install the front drive shaft into transmission, remove the ST and insert the drive shaft securely.

    ST 28399SA000 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

  18. Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
    Fig 9: Identifying Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    G05022203Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Insert the ball joint into housing. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Ball Joint . >
  20. Install the front stabilizer bracket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer . >
  21. Install the clutch housing cover securing bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G05022204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Installing Clutch Housing Cover Securing Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G05022205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the front cross support plate. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Crossmember Support Plate . >
  23. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  24. Install the shift select cable. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  25. Install the turbine speed sensor 1 and harness, and then connect the connector.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Rotating Turbine Speed Sensor 1
    G05022220Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the oil charge pipe.
    NOTE: Use new bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Installing Oil Charge Pipe
    G05022200Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 14: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
  29. Install the front exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
  30. Install the under cover.
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Install the air cleaner case.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >

  33. Install the air intake duct.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct . >

  34. Connect the following connectors.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 15: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harnesss Connector
      G05668756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 16: Identifying Front Oxygen, Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Transmission Harnesss Connector
      G05668757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Install the engine hanger. (Turbo model)
    Fig 17: Identifying Engine Hanger (Turbo Model)
    G05668722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install the engine hanger rear, and then connect the engine harness connector. (Non-turbo model)
    Fig 18: Identifying Engine Hanger Rear And Engine Harness Connector (Non-Turbo Model)
    G05668759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install the water by-pass pipe. (Turbo model)
    Fig 19: Identifying Water By-Pass Pipe (Turbo Model)
    G05022191Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  39. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  40. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION Intercooler. >
  41. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
  42. Install the intake boot. (Non-turbo model)
  43. Install the collector cover.
  44. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
  45. Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. < Ref. to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  46. Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to GENERAL DESCRIPTION , Learning Control. >
  47. Perform the inspection at the end of repair work, and make sure there is no faulty as below;
    • Excessive shift shock
    • Oil leakage from the transmission body, etc.
    • Occurrence of noise caused by interference etc.