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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
    G02093078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the harness connectors.

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

    1. Tightening torque (Transmission ground cable):  8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Connecting Harness Connectors
    G02093079Courtesy 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 (Part No. K0877YA020)
    Fig 3: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G02093080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket fully to three holes other than screw holes on transmission case.
    1. Fluid packing:  THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket Fully To Three Holes
    G02093081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan.
    1. Tightening torque:  5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 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 a new aluminum washer and oil cooler pipes.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Installing Aluminum Washer & Oil Cooler Pipes
    G02093082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    1. Tightening torque:  70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51 ft-lb)
  9. Install the propeller shaft.
  10. Install the shield cover.
  11. Install the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler.

    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 the pitching stopper. Refer to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System.
  15. Install the air cleaner case.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.