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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.
    1. Tightening torque: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 ft.lb) 
  3. Install the ST to torque converter clutch case.
    Fig 1: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G00917472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission onto engine.
    1. Gradually raise the transmission with transmission jack.
      Fig 2: Installing Transmission Onto Engine
      G00917473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Engage them at splines.
    3. While lifting transmission gradually, turn the screw of engine support and tilt the engine forward.
  5. Install the transmission rear crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 ft.lb) 
    2. T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 51 ft.lb) 
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G00917474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Take off the transmission jack.
  7. Tighten the nuts and bolts which hold the lower side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 36.9 ft.lb) 

    Except 3.0 L model

    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts & Bolts - Except 3.0 L model
    G00917475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    3.0 L model

    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts & Bolts - 3.0 L model
    G00917476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
      1. ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
    2. Install the starter.

      Refer to INSTALLATION , Starter.

    3. Tighten the bolts which hold the right upper side of transmission to engine.
    1. Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 36.9 ft.lb) 

    Except 3.0 L model

    Fig 6: Tightening Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine Bolts - Except 3.0 L model
    G00917477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    3.0 L model

    Fig 7: Tightening Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine Bolts - 3.0 L model
    G00917478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
      1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.1 ft.lb) 
      Fig 8: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate
      G00917479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Clog the plug onto service hole.
    4. Install the V-belt cover.
  12. Remove the ST.
    Fig 9: Installing V-Belt Cover
    G00917480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the pitching stopper.
    1. Tightening torque: 
    2. T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 ft.lb) 
    3. T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf.m, 43 ft.lb) 
    Fig 10: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G00917481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
      Fig 11: Installing Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission
      G00917482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Set ST to side retainer. (TURBO model)
    Fig 12: Setting ST To Side Retainer
    G00917483Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Align front drive shaft splines with differential bevel gear splines, insert drive shaft, and remove the ST. (TURBO model)
    1. ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
  18. Push the front housing to securely insert the front drive shaft into the transmission. (TURBO model)
    Fig 13: Inserting Front Drive Shaft Into Transmission
    G00917484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
    1. Tightening torque: 
    2. T1: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m, 22.4 ft.lb) 
    3. T2: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 ft.lb) 
    Fig 14: Connecting Stabilizer Link To Transverse Link
    G00917485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the shift select cable onto select lever.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Select Cable.

  22. Install the ATF level gauge guide, and connect the ATF cooler hoses to pipe.
    Fig 15: Installing ATF Level Gauge Guide
    G00917486Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install the propeller shaft.

    .

  24. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
    Fig 16: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G00917487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the rear exist pipe and muffler assembly.

    Non-TURBO model

    Except 2.5 L U5 model

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

    2.5 L U5 model

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

    3.0 L model

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

    TURBO model

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

  26. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-TURBO model)

    Except 2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    3.0 L model

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

  27. Install the center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.

  28. Install the under cover.
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Install the ATF level gauge.
    Fig 17: Installing ATF Level Gauge
    G00917488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
    1. Tightening torque: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 11.6 ft. lb) 
  34. Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.

  35. Install the air intake duct. (Non-TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.

  36. Install the intercooler. (TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.

  37. Connect the battery ground cable.
  38. Fill ATF by using the gauge hole. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  39. Take off the vehicle from lift arms.
  40. Check select lever operation.

    Refer to INSPECTION .

  41. Check the ATF level. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  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. Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
    4. Using Subaru Select Monitor, check that the DTC is not output. Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.
    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.
  43. Check the road test.

    Refer to ROAD TEST .

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