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Extension Case: Installation

  1. Apply Vaseline to the selected thrust needle bearing, and then attach the selected thrust needle bearing to the end surface of reduction drive gear. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT . >
    NOTE: Install thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.
  2. Install new gasket.
  3. Install the extension case to the transmission case.
  4. Tighten bolts to secure the case.
    1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Extension Case To Transmission Case
    G00936255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the rear vehicle speed sensor.
    1. Tightening torque: 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb) 
    • NON-TURBO MODEL
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Non-Turbo Model)
      G00936256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • TURBO MODEL
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor (Turbo Model)
      G00936257Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the transmission assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION . >