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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Pass the harness assembly through the hole in the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Removing Harness Assembly
    G00917521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the harness connectors and ATF temperature sensor. (Non-TURBO model)

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

    1. Tightening torque (Transmission ground cable ATF temperature sensor) 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 ft.lb) 
    Fig 2: Connecting Connectors Of Same Color
    G00917522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect control valve connector, and install transmission ground. (TURBO model)
    1. Tightening torque Transmission ground cable: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 ft.lb) 
    Fig 3: Connecting Control Valve Connector
    G00917523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
    1. Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 
    Fig 4: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G00917524Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply liquid gasket fully to three holes other than screw holes on transmission case.
    1. Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 
    Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket Fully To Holes
    G00917525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the oil pan.
    1. Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 3.6 ft.lb) 
  7. 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) 
  8. Install the oil cooler pipes.
    NOTE: Be sure to use a new copper washer.

    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 6: Installing Oil Cooler Pipes
    G00917526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
    1. Tightening torque: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 51 ft.lb) 
  10. Install the propeller shaft. .
  11. Install the shield cover. (If equipped)
  12. Install the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-TURBO model)

    Except 2.5 L U5 model

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

    2.5 L U5 model

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

    3.0 L model

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

  13. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (TURBO model)

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

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the transmission connector to the stay.
  16. Install the pitching stopper. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the air cleaner case. (Non-TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.

  18. Install the intercooler. (TURBO model)

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.

  19. Bleeding air from control valve body. (TURBO model) Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE .
  20. 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.
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