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Transmission Installation

Automatic Transmission Assembly

INSTALLATION
1. Replace rear differential side oil seal with new one. (TURBO model)

NOTE: If new oil seal is installed, it is not necessary to replace it.

2. Install the rear cushion rubber to transmission assembly.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)





3. Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
4. Install the transmission onto engine.





1. Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.
2. Engage transmission.
3. While lifting transmission gradually, turn the screw of engine support and tilt the engine forward.





5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 Nm (3.6 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)
T2: 75 Nm (7.7 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
6. Take off the transmission jack.





7. Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
8. Install clutch housing cover.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. 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.





3. Tighten the bolts which hold the right upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 36.9 ft. lbs.)
11. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold the torque converter clutch to drive plate.





2. Insert the wrench in the crankshaft pulley bolts, and tighten all the bolts by slowly rotating the crankshaft pulley.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
3. Clog the plug onto service hole.
4. Install the V-belt cover.





12. Remove the ST.





13. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
T2: 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
14. Lift-up the vehicle.





15. Install the front drive shaft into transmission. (Non-TURBO model)
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Install the front drive shaft into transmission.
3. Drive a new spring pin into chamfered hole of drive shaft.





16. Set ST to side retainer. (TURBO model)
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
17. Align front drive shaft splines with differential bevel gear splines, insert drive shaft, and remove the
ST. (TURBO model)
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





18. Push the front housing to securely insert the front drive shaft into the transmission. (TURBO model)
19. Insert the ball joint into housing.





20. Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and tighten the bolts.

NOTE: Discard the loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.

Tightening torque:
T1: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-cm, 22.4 ft. lbs.)
T2: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
21. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.





22. Install the ATF level gauge guide, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
23. Install the propeller shaft.





24. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
25. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
26. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-TURBO model)
27. Install the center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model)
28. Install the under cover.
29. Lower the vehicle.





30. Install the ATF level gauge.
31. Connect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connectors
2. Transmission ground terminal
32. Connect the cruise control cable.
33. Install the air cleaner case stay.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-cm, 11.6 ft. lbs.)
34. Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)
35. Install the air intake duct. (Non-TURBO model)
36. Install the intercooler. (TURBO model)
37. Connect the battery ground cable.
38. Fill ATF by using the gauge hole.
39. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
40. Check select lever operation.
41. Check the ATF level.
42. Perform the advance operation of learning control. (TURBO model)
1. Set select lever to P range and apply parking brake, then lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to vehicle and turn on the switch.
3. Select Clear Memory-2 on the SUBARU Select Monitor.
4. Using Subaru Select Monitor, check that the DTC is not output.
5. Using Subaru Select Monitor, warm up the engine until the ATF temperature becomes within 60 to 90°C (140 to 194°F).
6. Shift the select lever to the R range.
7. Set the switches for headlights, air conditioner, rear defogger, etc. to OFF.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then wait for more than 30 seconds.
9. If the message communication impossible is displayed on SUBARU Select Monitor, depress the brake pedal deeply with left foot until the learning promotion task is completed, and then turn the ignition switch to ON.
10. Check that Subaru Select Monitor is operating properly now.
11. Set the select lever to P range, and then wait for more than three seconds.
12. Set the select lever to R range, and then wait for more than three seconds.
13. Set the select lever to N range, and then wait for more than three seconds.
14. Set the select lever to D range, and then wait for more than three seconds.
15. Set the select lever to N range, and then wait for more than three seconds.
16. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to the fully open position.
17. Slowly release the accelerator pedal to the fully closed position.
18. Start and idle the engine.
19. Set the select lever to D range.
20. Learning promotion task starts. ATF temperature warning light in the combination meter blinks at 2 Hz. If ATF temperature does not blink, turn the ignition switch OFF and repeat the procedure from step (4).
Learning promotion task is completed when blinking of ATF temperature warning light in the combination meter changes from 2 to 0.5 Hz.

NOTE: Repeat the procedure from step (4) if blinking of AFT temperature warning light changes from 2 to 4 Hz.

21. Set the select lever to N range, and turn the ignition switch to OFF.