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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Pass the transmission harness assembly through the hole in the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Passing Transmission Harness Assembly Through Hole In Transmission Case
    G03807383Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the harness connector and transmission ground terminal.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Connecting Harness Connector And Transmission Ground Terminal
    G03807384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 

    Fig 3: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G03807385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply liquid gasket fully to the three holes other than screw holes on the transmission case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) 

    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket Fully To Three Holes
    G03807386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the front vehicle speed sensor and the torque converter turbine speed sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft-lb) 

  7. Connect the connector to rear vehicle speed sensor.
  8. Install the ATF cooler pipes and outlet pipe.
    NOTE: Be sure to use a new copper washer.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    T2: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Installing ATF Cooler And Outlet Pipe
    G03807387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    70 N.m (7.2 kgf-m, 51.7 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  11. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  12. Install the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
  13. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the transmission connector to the stay.
  16. Install the pitching stopper. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System. >
  17. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
  18. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  19. Fill the same amount of ATF drained.
  20. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING OF CONTROL VALVE . >
  21. Check the level of ATF. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  22. Execute the learning control promotion. < Ref. to FACILITATION OF LEARNING CONTROL , Operation, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  23. Pour ATF and check the ATF level. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
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