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Transmission Control Device: Installation

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  1. Install the detention spring to the transmission case.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Detent Spring
    G05002849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the select lever, and then tighten the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever And Bolt
    G05002851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the manual plate and parking rod.
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Plate And Parking Rod
    G05022123Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Insert a new straight pin to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Identifying Manual Plate Spring Pin
    G04994406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil pan and the control valve assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  6. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  7. Install the pitching stopper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb) 

  8. Install and adjust the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INHIBITOR SWITCH . >
  9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector
    G05022125Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
  11. 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.
  12. Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  13. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >