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Converter Case: Installation

  1. Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
  2. Press-fit the oil seal to converter case using ST.

    ST 398437700 DRIFT

    Fig 1: Identifying Converter Case With ST
    G05002654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the differential assembly to the case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly. >
  4. Install the right and left side retainers. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
  5. Install new seal pipe to converter case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Seal Pipe
    G05021931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the rubber seal to converter case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Seal
    G05021932Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) 

    Fig 4: Applying Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Matching Surface Of Converter Case
    G05021933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the converter case without damaging bushing and oil seal.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Converter Case
    G04990503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  11. Install the oil cooler pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  12. Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  13. Insert the input shaft while rotating it lightly by hand, and then check the amount of protrusion.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Input Shaft
    G04990427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  15. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >