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Engine Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)

    Grease: NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

  3. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  4. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

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

    • AT model
      Fig 1: Locating Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine - AT Model
      G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 2: Locating Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine - MT Model
      G05335715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the garage jack.
  7. 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 4: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05668273Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ST from the torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 5: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G04997616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.
  10. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.

      Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      Fig 6: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G04997610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the service hole plug.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Install the power steering pump.

      Tightening torque: Refer to COMPONENT .

      Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G04998629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the power steering pump switch connector.
      Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G05332953Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install and adjust the front side belt. Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt.
  12. Lift up the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

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

    • AT model
      Fig 9: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine - AT Model
      G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 10: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine - MT Model
      G05002964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Tighten the nuts which hold the engine mount to the crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Nuts Which Hold Engine Mount To Front Crossmember
    G05954002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Locating Ground Cable On Engine Side (1 Of 2)
    G05659694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 13: Locating Ground Cable On Engine Side (2 Of 2)
    G05659695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the following hoses.
    1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Brake booster vacuum hose
  19. Connect the following connectors and terminals.
    1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
    2. Rear oxygen sensor connector
    3. Engine harness connectors

      Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

      Fig 14: Locating Engine Harness Connector Bolt
      G05953679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Generator connector and terminal

      Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    5. A/C compressor connector
  20. Install the air intake chamber stay.

    Tightening torque: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

  21. Install the A/C pressure hoses. Refer to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe.
  22. Install the radiator to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
  23. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.
  24. Install the under cover.
  25. Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION , Battery.
  26. Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  27. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary. (AT model) Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  28. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.
  29. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Locating V-Belt Covers
    G06333854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
  31. Lower the vehicle from lift.
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