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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Pass the harness assembly through the hole in the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Passing Harness Assembly Through Hole In Transmission Case
    G02960456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect harness connectors.

    Connect connectors of same color, and secure connectors to valve body sing clips.

    1. Tightening torque (Transmission ground terminal):  8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Connecting Duty Solenoids & ATF Temperature Sensor Connectors
    G02960457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
    1. Fluid packing:  THREE BOND 1217B
      Fig 3: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
      G02960458Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket fully to 3 holes other than screw holes on the transmission case.
    1. Fluid packing:  THREE BOND 1217B
      Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket Fully To Three Holes Other Than Screw Holes On Transmission Case
      G02960459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  6. Install the front and rear vehicle speed sensor, and also the torque converter turbine speed sensor, and then fasten the harness.
    1. Tightening torque:  7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb)
  7. Install oil cooler outlet pipe.
    NOTE: Be sure to use a new aluminum washer.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  8. Install transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    1. Tightening torque:  70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.4 ft-lb)
  9. Install propeller shaft.
  10. Install shield cover.
  11. Install front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler.

    2.5 Model 

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.

    3.0 Model 

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe, INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.

  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the transmission connector to the stay.
  14. Install pitching stopper.

    Refer to PITCHING STOPPER  , INSPECTION, Transmission Mounting System.

  15. Install air cleaner case or air intake chamber.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. (2.5L Model

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.

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