Transmission Control Device: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the detent spring to the transmission case.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Detent Spring With Mounting Bolt
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Insert the range select lever, and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Range Select Lever With Bolt
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Insert the manual plate and parking rod.

Fig 3: Manual Plate, Parking Rod, Range Select Lever And Bolt
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Insert the spring pin to the manual plate.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin Into Manual Plate
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Install the oil pan and the control valve assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
Install the pitching stopper bracket.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.

Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector And Transmission Harness Connector
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Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
Apply ATF to the O-ring, insert the input shaft while rotating the shaft slowly by hand, and check the amount of protrusion.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 6: Input Shaft (Protrusion A)
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >