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Transmission Control Device: Installation

  1. Install detention spring to transmission case.
    1. Tightening torque:  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Detention Spring To Transmission Case
    G02093416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.
    1. Tightening torque:  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Inserting Range Select Lever
    G02093417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Inserting Manual Plate & Parking Rod
    G02093418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert spring pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Plate
    G02093419Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install control valve assembly and oil pan. Refer to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body.
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install pitching stopper bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
  8. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. Refer to INHIBITOR SWITCH .
  9. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 5: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector Into Stay
    G02093420Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
  11. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand. At this time, not to damage the bushing.
    1. Normal protrusion A:  50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
    Fig 6: Inserting Input Shaft
    G02093421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.